Toyota recalls 1.7m cars worldwide because of 'fuel leak'

Japanese car manufacturer Toyota is recalling nearly 1.7 million cars worldwide and nearly 19.000 in the UK because of possible fuel leaks.

Hundreds of Toyota Avensis and Lexus IS 250 models will have to be modified by mechanics, the company says.

The BBC's Roland Buerk reports from Tokyo.

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