Toyota () Yaris: Driver Side Airbag May Rupture
Recall Summary Toyota is recalling approximately 200,216 vehicles (Yaris, HI LUX, Hilux, and RAV4 models) because the driver's side airbag inflators may be prone to moisture damage, which could cause them to rupture when deployed and send fragments into the vehicle. The affected vehicles are in the United Kingdom. Toyota will replace the airbag assemblies in recalled vehicles.
- Recalling firm
- TOYOTA (GB) PLC
- Product
- Vehicles: TOYOTA () YARIS, TOYOTA () HI LUX, TOYOTA () Hilux, TOYOTA () RAV4. Units affected: 200,216
- Reason
- Subject vehicles are fitted with driver's air bag assemblies with single stage inflators. There is an increases potential for moisture ingress which could make the inflator more susceptible to rupture during deployment. Fragments may injure occupants. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the airbag.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2015-06-22
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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