Toyota recalls 625,000 hybrid cars globally for software glitch

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REUTERS: Toyota Motor Corp said it would recall about 625,000 hybrid cars globally to fix a software glitch that could, in limited cases, shut down the hybrid system while the car is being driven.

Models affected are certain Prius v miniv

ans, called Prius alpha and Prius+ in some markets, among other models, produced between May 2010 and November 2014, the automaker said.

About 340,000 vehicles of the total are in Japan, 160,000 in Europe, and 120,000 in North America, it said, adding there had been no reports of crashes
or injuries.

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Toyota recalls 625,000 hybrid cars globally for software glitch

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