Japanese car maker Toyota is recalling 41,000 units of its sedan Etios and small car Liva in India to replace faulty inlet pipe to fuel tank.

The company, which is present in India through a joint venture with the Kirloskar Group Toyota Kirloskar Motor howeve, insisted it is not a recall but a safety campaign.

Mr Sandeep Singh deputy managing director marketing of TKM said that "It is a proactive approach by us. This development is not at all dangerous but as per Toyota's worldwide policy, we are informing customers that they can come to dealers at their convenient time and replace the pipe.”

The company will be replacing filler hose (inlet pipe to the fuel tank) as it could crack up leading to fuel leakage when the tank is filled to the brim.

He said a total 41,000 units of Etios and Liva produced till October 8 this year since their launches will be covered under this exercise. He added that "It will not take more than 30 to 45 minutes. This is not recall, it is a safety campaign.”

Mr Singh said that TKM is using social media such as Facebook and the company's own website to inform customers about the development.

(Sourced from ET)