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Toyota Recalls 670K Prius Hybrids in U.S.

Have your dealer check to see if your 2004-2009 vehicle is part of the recall.

Nearly three million Toyota vehicles around the world are being recalled due to a water pump problem and defective steering shaft, according to USA Today.

Approximately, 2.77 million vehicles are affected by the combined recalls, including 670,000 in the U.S. They include Prius hybrids manufactured from 2004 to 2009.

Car owners can bring their vehicle into a dealership to be inspected and, in some cases, have the steering intermediate extension shaft or the electric water pump replaced, according to Toyota.

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Looking to buy a used Toyota Prius? Make sure you check with its owner to be sure its recall status has been checked, and it has been repaired if necessary.

The nearest Toyota dealers to Cumming include:

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Milton Martin Toyota in Gainesville

Atlanta Toyota in Duluth

Toyota of Roswell

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