Toyota () Yaris: Seating Headrests May Detach & Airbag May Not Deploy Sufficiently In An Impact

Toyota Yaris Recall Summary Toyota is recalling 19,075 Yaris vehicles sold in the United Kingdom because headrests on the front and rear seats may not lock properly during a crash and could detach, and the front seat side airbags may not deploy as designed during an impact. Toyota will replace the rear seat headrest springs and buttons, the front seat headrest supports, and the front seat back pads and covers on affected vehicles.

Recalling firm

TOYOTA (GB) PLC

Product

Vehicles: TOYOTA () YARIS. Units affected: 19,075

Reason

It has been identified that the following seat defects may occur a Front and rear seats - the locking performance of the headrest may be insufficient during an impact and may cause ejection of the headrest from the seat back. b Front seats only- The reliability of the side airbag deployment on the front seats may be insufficient during an impact and may not offer the protection intended. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the following remedial actions performed:-a) The rear seat headrest guide springs and buttons will be replaced.b) The front seat headrest supports will be replaced. c)...

Classification

Class I

Category

vehicle recall

Country

United Kingdom

Agency

UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall date

2007-05-16

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/ddf19aa9-7f77-40c7-be9b-eba594161774