Toyota recalls 1.67 mn cars for three separate defects

Recall would affect Toyota Crown, Noah, Auris and dozen Lexus models

Toyota Motor Corp said on Wednesday it would recall a total 1.67 million vehicles globally to address three separate defects including a faulty brake master cylinder that could hinder the brake's performance.

Toyota said it was not aware of any crashes, injuries or deaths resulting from the defects.

The latest in a series of recalls by the world's biggest carmaker affects some Toyota Crown, Noah, Auris as well as more than a dozen Lexus models.