Toyota Considering a Recall of Corolla Vehicles, Toyoda Not Appearing before Congress

In a statement by Mr. Akio Toyoda this morning, the grandson of Toyota's founder, the company disclosed that it is considering a recall of their Corolla line of vehicles due to complaints regarding its power steering system. Mr. Toyoda also claimed, regarding the company, that "We are not covering up anything, and we are not running away from anything" but also said that he would not be appearing before Congress, but would instead be sending his head of North American operations, Yoshimi Inaba, whom Toyoda said had his "highest personal trust."