Toyota recalls 600,000 Sienna MPVs in the US

The recall affects up to 600,000 units of the Sienna two-wheel-drive MPVs sold in the US from 1998 to 2010, and Toyota says the problem is potential corrosion in the spare tire carrier cable for cars primarily driven in cold climate areas with high road salt use.

In their statement, Toyota said, "Continued prolonged exposure to road salts may cause excessive corrosion of the carrier cable in some of these vehicles. In the worst case, the carrier cable may fail and the spare tire could become separated from the vehicle, a road hazard for following vehicles that increases the likelihood of a crash."

Toyota added that it is currently working to find a fix for the problem, and until it finds a solution, owners of affected Sienna models will receive an interim notice instructing them to bring their vehicle to a dealership for a preliminary inspection.