Toyota Recalls 7.4M Vehicles

Toyota TM -2.04% recalled 7.4 million vehicles around the world Wednesday citing faulty power window switches that may catch fire. But history suggests many of the affected Toyota owners will ignore the warning and continue to drive around with the dangerous part. On average, just 70% of drivers respond to a recall, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration – although automakers say the rate is often higher than that. Toyota and General Motors both say they have a 75% response rate within 18 months of recalls, though both companies say they’ve had 80% completion in some cases. Experts say it’s not easy to reach everyone: Toyota’s most recent recalls included the 7.1 million vehicles in January 2011 cited for gas pedals prone to being trapped by floor mats/ MarketWatch . More here. (AP file photo)

Question: Would you turn in a vehicle if the auto maker issued a recall, especially for a faulty power window switch?