Key takeaways:
- Toyota Motor Corporation is recalling 1.12 million vehicles worldwide due to a potential defect in the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensors in the front passenger seat.
- The potential defect could cause a short circuit in the sensor, resulting in the air bag system not properly detecting the passenger’s presence and weight, and failing to deploy as designed.
- Toyota is providing a free loaner car to customers who need to leave their vehicles at the dealership for repairs and is urging customers to bring their vehicles to a Toyota or Lexus dealership for a free inspection and repair.
Toyota Motor Corporation announced on Wednesday that it will be recalling 1.12 million vehicles worldwide due to a potential defect in the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensors in the front passenger seat. The recall affects 2020-2022 model year vehicles including various Toyota Avalon, Camry, Corolla, RAV4, Lexus ES250, ES300H, ES350, RX350 Highlander and Sienna Hybrid models.
The potential defect could cause a short circuit in the sensor, resulting in the air bag system not properly detecting the passenger’s presence and weight, and failing to deploy as designed. This poses an additional risk of injury to riders in the event of a crash.
Toyota is recalling roughly 1 million cars in the U.S. and 3,500 RAV4 vehicles in the United States that were previously recalled in July 2022. The company is urging customers to bring their vehicles to a Toyota or Lexus dealership for a free inspection and repair.
Toyota is also providing a free loaner car to customers who need to leave their vehicles at the dealership for repairs. Customers can contact Toyota Customer Service at 1-800-331-4331 for more information.
The recall is a reminder of the importance of vehicle safety and the need for regular maintenance and inspections. Toyota is committed to providing the highest level of safety and quality for its customers.
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