Toyota recalls 694,000 Sienna minivans over shift lever

Sept. 27, 2013
Minivans can shift out of 'park' and roll away.

Toyota Motor Corp's U.S. unit said on Thursday it is recalling about 694,000 Sienna minivans in North America due to a shift lever problem; because of possible damage to the shift lock solenoid installed in vehicles involved in the recall, the minivans could shift out of "park" and roll away without the driver depressing the brake pedal, according to Reuters News. Read about the recall.

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