Toyota recalls 106,000 Prius

Toyota recalled 106,000 first-generation Prius hybrid cars globally on Wednesday for faulty steering caused by a nut that may come loose. The single minor accident suspected of being related to the problem was reported in the US, according to Toyota Motor Corp.
The latest recall from Toyota, which has taken hit to its reputation from massive recalls world-wide, affects 48,000 Prius vehicles in Japan, starting with the first Prius models that went on sale in 1997, and those manufactured through 2003.