Toyota recalls 6.39 million cars worldwide

Toyota on Wednesday recalled 6.39 million vehicles worldwide for five different problems, dealing another blow to the world's largest automaker whose reputation for quality and safety has been dented in recent years. Despite record sales and bumper profits, Toyota has been fighting to protect its brand after millions of earlier recalls and in the wake of a $1.2 billion settlement last month to settle US criminal charges. In October 2012, Toyota announced a global recall of 7.43 million vehicles, including its popular Camry and Corolla models, over a possible fire risk, while in February it recalled 1.9 million of its signature Prius hybrid cars, according to AFP.