Toyota () Celica: Takata Airbag Inflator May Rupture On Deployment
Summary Toyota is recalling 150,344 vehicles (Celica, Yaris, RAV4, and Starlet models) in the United Kingdom because the driver's airbag inflator may absorb moisture, which could cause it to deploy slowly or rupture when activated. The remedy involves replacing the airbag inflator or complete airbag assembly, though Toyota is still developing and producing the replacement parts.
- Recalling firm
- TOYOTA (GB) PLC
- Product
- Vehicles: TOYOTA () CELICA, TOYOTA () YARIS, TOYOTA () RAV4, TOYOTA () STARLET. Units affected: 150,344
- Reason
- The absorption of moisture into the driver�s airbag propellant could lead to slow deployment or inflator rupture Remedy: Replace the airbag inflator or the airbag assembly. Toyota is still preparing for the development and production of the remedy parts
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2020-10-05
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/fc6de4cc-9759-4ce0-90ad-8a5dc5c1cb87