Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union

 

Toyota Asbestos Brakes - do you know more?

In leaked communication to NewsCorp, Toyota has revealed that counterfeit brake pads containing asbestos may have been fitted into 500,000 Toyota Hilux and HiAce vehicles.

The car manufacturer has also stated that is concerned about the health of more than 5000 auto techs at its dealerships across Australia and more than 100,000 auto techs at independent workshops

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Media releases

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