Toyota is recalling 105,794 Land Cruiser Hybrid vehicles in the U.S. after a possible fuel leak raised fire concerns. The repair effort addresses the danger, but the safety problem across many vehicles weighs against Toyota.
The recall points to a safety problem that could hurt trust and require repair work. Toyota is acting to reduce the danger, but that response does not erase the fire risk that prompted the recall.
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