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At the end of 2018, and announced a global recall of 400000 vehicles, of which Subaru recalled the Subaru XV, forester, leopard and Subaru brz produced from January 2012 to October 2013; Toyota recalled 80000 Toyota 86 and scionfr-s sports cars produced from January 2012 to October 2013. The reason for the recall is that the spring in the engine valve may break, resulting in the vehicle stalling, resulting in traffic accidents. At that time, Toyota and Subaru also filed with the State Administration of market supervision and administration in China, among which Subaru recalled 25641 series of foresters, XV and brz vehicles, and part of Toyota's 86 imported vehicles, 574 in total. However, according to foreign media reports, Toyota and Subaru are facing a class action lawsuit, because after the spring of the engine valve may be broken and repaired, the problems caused increase instead of decrease, which increases the risk of engine failure, and in extreme cases will also lead to vehicle fire. The class action claims that the recall not only does not avoid the risk, but also increases the risk of possible rupture of the spring plate in the valve and other engine failures, damage to the engine of the car, and increased the risk of vehicle stagnation. The suit, which started with Carlson Lynch's hair, requires us owners or lessees of 2013 Subaru scion fr-s, 2013 Subaru brz, 2012-2014 Subaru Impreza and 2013 Subaru XV crosstrek to contact the relevant law firm. In March this year, the U.S. automobile safety center questioned the effective maintenance of engine valve springs by Toyota and Subaru, and asked them to stop the maintenance until the source of the problem was clear. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration spokesman Derrell Lyles said they have communicated with manufacturers and will pay attention to whether further measures are needed to deal with existing safety hazards. Regarding the above information, Toyota said: "the safety of customers is the top priority, and will respond to the accusations in the lawsuit in the forum. "Subaru said," just received the lawsuit, so far can not comment. "It is worth noting that although Toyota and Subaru have also recalled in China, there are not a lot of complaints from car owners in China at present. We will continue to pay attention to this matter.