27,000 cars recalled in November

• Four manufacturers recall 27,615 cars for checks
• Faults cover brakes, steering and potential fires
• Toyota alone recalls 15,538 cars

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More than 27,000 cars were recalled by manufacturers in November for a variety of safety checks.

In all, four manufacturers recalled ten different models for inspection, with a total of 27,615 cars from superminis to 4x4 affected.

Toyota launched three recalls covering 15,538 cars. The biggest of the three concerns is over the sudden stalling of engines in 7893 Yaris, Yaris Verso and Prius hybrids built between January and October, 2001. Toyota has found that oil can penetrate into wiring, causing the engine to stall and making it impossible to restart.

A potential fault with 7606 Land Cruisers built between April 1996 and January 1999 could result in the fracture of rear axle and the vehicles becoming immobilised.

Toyota also wants to inspect 39 Avensis family cars manufactured between May and June this year. It is concerned that the tyres on cars fitted with 16-inch steel wheels could deflate. Recalled cars will have their steel wheels replaced with alloy designs.

Honda wants to check 8820 Civic small family cars made between September 2005 and February this year. It has found that the power steering on the cars could suddenly fail.

The intercooler system on diesel versions of Suzuki Grand Vitara could fail. In the worst scenario the outlet pipe of the system could come into contact with the particulate filter and cause a fire. Suzuki wants to check 2931 cars as a result.

Finally, BMW is recalling 281 1 Series and 3 Series for checks on the braking system. The seal on the brake servo can be compromised causing a leak of fluid, a loud hissing noise and a loss in braking power.

Owners of potentially affected vehicles are being contacted by the relevant manufacturers with the offer of free checks and remedial work.