Lexus Rx330 News

All 2004-2005 vehicles made at Toyota's Altona plant, such as the Camry Altise V6, pictured, are subject to the recall.

Toyota Motor Corp. said Wednesday it is recalling 550,000 vehicles worldwide, including 420,000 in the U.S., over a steering issue.

Toyota Canada is recalling more than 23,000 Toyota and Lexus-brand vehicles because of an engine mechanism problem that could result in a loss of power-steering capabilities.

A press statement sent to Emirates 24l7 said that 929 Toyota Avalon and Camry vehicles of 2004 model and 1,015 Lexus RX330 and ES300 vehicles of 2004 models will be recalled for inspection and possibly replacing the crankshaft pulley on the V6 engine in the UAE.

Al-Futtaim Motors, Toyota Motor's UAE distributors, has announced it will recall nearly 2,000 Toyota and Lexus 2004 models in the UAE, Gulf News has reported.