Toyota () C-hr: Incorrectly Installed Covers Could Prevent The Seat-mounted Side Airbag From Deploying

Toyota is recalling 19,435 vehicles (C-HR, Prius, Verso-S, Urban Cruiser, and Auris models) because covers on the front seats may be installed incorrectly, which could prevent the seat-mounted side airbag from deploying in a crash. Toyota will inspect the covers and replace any that are incorrectly installed. This recall affects vehicles distributed in the United Kingdom.

Recalling firm

TOYOTA (GB) PLC

Product

Vehicles: TOYOTA () C-HR, TOYOTA () PRIUS, TOYOTA () VERSO - S, TOYOTA () URBAN CRUISER, TOYOTA () AURIS. Units affected: 19,435

Reason

Incorrectly installed covers could prevent the seat-mounted side air bag from deploying properly. Remedy: Inspect the covers installed on the front seats and replace any incorrectly installed covers

Classification

Class I

Category

vehicle recall

Country

United Kingdom

Agency

UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall date

2019-11-04

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/d62f1321-4b27-48c6-b535-8609dea9555d