Toyota recalls another 1.3mn cars in US, Canada

Toyota Motor Corp. added another 1.3mn cars to its growing recall list in North America, asking owners to bring in their Corolla and Matrix sedans to fix a problem with the engines. The recall covers 2005 to 2008 models, which could develop a crack that may cause harsh shifting or stop the engine from starting altogether. According to Toyota three unconfirmed accidents have been reported, including a minor injury. The recall covers 1.13 million vehicles in the United States and 200,300 in Canada, Toyota said. Toyota Canada said it had no reports of accidents or injuries. The recall of the Corolla and Matrix cars adds to the 11 million vehicles Toyota has recalled in the past year. Separately, General Motors (GM) said that some 200,000 Pontiac Vibes, a sister car to the Toyota Matrix, would be recalled in the United States and Canada because of the same issue.