Toyota to hold world's biggest car recall for 16 years

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David McNew / Getty Images, fileToyota is to recall over 7 million vehicles over faulty window switches.By NBC News wire servicesJapan's car giant Toyota will voluntarily recall 7.4 million vehicles globally, including certain Vitz, Yaris and Corolla models, due to malfunctioning power window switches, the company said Wednesday.

The firm will recall 2.47 million vehicles in the United States, as well as 1.40 million vehicles in China and 1.39 million vehicles in Europe, making it the biggest single recall since Ford Motor Co pulled back 7.9 million vehicles in 1996.

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The recall comes a day after Toyota reported its sales fell 48.9 percent year-on-year in China in September. Japanese car brands have suffered as a result of an outbreak of anti-Japan sentiment in China in response to a territorial dispute between the two countries.

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[Folami David]

Those in that company are doing a great and wonderful job. Their cars this days are unique and one of it's kind

[Nifemi Donald]

their products are always superb