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Toyota Recalls Some Hybrids Citing Concerns About Vehicle Fires

Of the nearly one million vehicles that have been recalled globally, about 192,000 Prius vehicles from model years 2016 through 2018 have been affected in the United States.
Toyota Prius model years 2016 through 2018 have been recalled by the manufacturer for potential fire risks.

Toyota announced a voluntary recall of certain hybrid models, including certain Prius cars, Wednesday. The manufacturer cited a risk of vehicle fires as the reason for the announcement.

the company said about 192,000 Prius

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