Toyota considers Corolla recall

Japanese carmaker Toyota is considering a recall for the Corolla, the world's best-selling car. It said no decision had been made as it was still looking into complaints over the power-steering on the Corolla.

Toyota also denied any cover-up as the US investigates whether it was quick enough in recalling millions of cars over problems affecting other models. The carmaker said potential complaints with the Corolla in the US currently numbered less than 100 and added it would "co-operate to provide all the information they have requested" on the US inquiry.

Toyota previously recalled few million vehicles because of problems linked to faulty accelerator pedals, accelerator pedals getting stuck in floor mats, and braking systems.

US officials are demanding documents to establish if Toyota organized recalls in a 'timely manner'.

Toyota president Akio Toyoda said that the carmaker would add a brake-override system to all new Toyota vehicles as it seeks to recover from a global car recall. The new system will cut engine power when the accelerator and brakes are applied at the same time.

He also said that he would not be attending a US Congressional hearing into the recalls set for 24 February. Instead, Toyota's US executives will go, as Mr Toyoda focuses on the firm's quality issues.

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