A short circuit in a sensor could cause air bags not to deploy as designed. Getty Images. Representatives for Toyota Motor declined to comment how it learned of the defective airbags.

WASHINGTON, Dec 20 (Reuters) - Toyota Motor 7203.T said on Wednesday it will recall 1. 12 million vehicles worldwide because a short circuit in a sensor could cause air bags not to deploy as designed.

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