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TOKYO. — Toyota said yesterday it is recalling 1.75 million vehicles globally over brake problems and other glitches that posed a fire risk, marking the latest in a string of call backs by the world’s biggest auto-maker. The Japanese giant pointed to three problems in several models including its luxury Lexus brand. Among the issues was an improperly shaped part in the braking system that could change the “feel” of the brake pedal over time — a problem that affected 802,000 vehicles, mostly in Japan and China.

“The brake does not become ineffective, but brake performance could begin to gradually degrade,” Toyota said in an email. A separate issue involving the fuel delivery pipe on 759 000 vehicles, including several Lexus models and the Crown Majesta, could increase the risk of a fire “in the presence of an ignition source”. — AFP.