Toyota recalls Prius cars due to door handle fault
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2023-2024 Toyota Prius recall prompts advice to lock doors
Toyota on Wednesday announced a recall of 2023 and 2024 Prius hybrid and Prius Prime plug-in hybrid models due to a potential fault with the cars' electronic rear door latches. In the approximately 55,000 vehicles recalled in the U.S., water can enter and short circuit these door latches, according to a Toyota press release. If that happens, and
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55,000 Toyota Prius Models In U.S. Have Rear Doors That Could Swing Open While Driving
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