radius strut in the front suspension assembly, addressing a risk that the component might break and render the car impossible to steer. The manufacturers stated they had replicated the alleged defect by driving the car into a solid kerb at between 10 and 15 mph (16–24 km/h). Despite undertaking the recall, they insisted that the condition could only "arise through misuse". References Toledo British Leyland vehicles Cars introduced in 1970 Compact executive cars Rear-wheel-drive vehicles Sedans Cars discontinued in 1976