Toyota Vietnam recalls 2,700 cars over faulty airbags
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Toyota Vietnam is recalling over 2,700 Vios and Corolla sedans for airbag faults that can cause severe damage to users in the event of a crash.
The recall covers 2,568 Toyota Vios cars assembled in Vietnam between September 2007 and December 2008, and 145 imported Toyota Corolla cars produced between January 2004 and April 2005, according to a statement submitted by the automaker to the Vietnam Register.
The inflator canister in these vehicles can be penetrated by humidity. In some crashes, the activation of the airbag can break the inflator into pieces. These pieces can be pushed through the inflated airbag, causing serious damage to users, Toyota Vietnam said.
Customers can bring their vehicles for a free replacement of the faulty parts at Toyota dealers. The replacement should take up to 1.5 hours. The recall will run until August 2022.
In 2018, Toyota Vietnam recalled more than 11,300 cars with similar airbag faults.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which specific Toyota models are affected by this recall in Vietnam?
Which specific Toyota models are affected by this recall in Vietnam?
The recall impacts 2,568 Toyota Vios cars, which were assembled in Vietnam, and 145 imported Toyota Corolla cars. The Vios models were produced between September 2007 and December 2008, while the Corolla models were made from January 2004 to April 2005.
Q.What is the specific issue with the airbags that prompted this recall?
What is the specific issue with the airbags that prompted this recall?
The inflator canister inside the airbags can be affected by humidity. If an accident occurs, this can cause the inflator to shatter into pieces, which may then be forced through the deployed airbag, potentially causing severe harm to vehicle occupants.
Q.How long will the recall period last, and what is the expected repair time for affected vehicles?
How long will the recall period last, and what is the expected repair time for affected vehicles?
The recall is scheduled to continue until August 2022. Customers can take their vehicles to Toyota dealerships for a complimentary replacement of the faulty components, with the repair expected to take approximately 1.5 hours to complete.
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