Toyota () Corolla: Replacement Airbag Inflator Installed In An Incorrect Orientation
Recall Summary Toyota is recalling 24,364 Corolla and Auris vehicles in the United Kingdom because replacement airbag inflators may have been installed backwards during a previous repair. If the inflator is incorrectly oriented, the front passenger airbag may not inflate properly in a crash. Dealers will inspect and correct the inflator orientation if needed.
- Recalling firm
- TOYOTA (GB) PLC
- Product
- Vehicles: TOYOTA () COROLLA, TOYOTA () AURIS. Units affected: 24,364
- Reason
- Affected vehicles received a recall remedy in which the replacement inflator may have been installed in an incorrect orientation.This may prevent the front passenger air bag from inflating as intended during deployment as designed. Remedy: Affected vehicles will have the inflator checked and corrected if it is necessary.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2018-07-31
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/6b44083e-9406-43a4-a48a-8f71252371cd