REC-001292

active

2002–2005 Toyota COROLLA

Category: Light Vehicle · Supplier: Toyota Motor Corporation Australia Limited

Recall date: 3 March 2017

Defect

As it gets older, a combination of high temperatures and humidity can cause the airbag inflator propellant to degrade.

Hazard

If exposed to long periods of high air humidity and temperature fluctuations, the airbag may deploy with too much force in a collision. This may result in metal shrapnel entering the vehicle cabin at high speed, striking vehicle occupants and potentially causing severe injury or death.

Remedy

Toyota is contacting all known owners of affected vehicles. Consumers should contact their nearest Toyota dealership to arrange for inspection and repair, free of charge. For further information, consumers can contact Toyota on 1800 987 366 (Monday to Friday, 8am - 6pm AEDT) or email recallsupport@toyota.dataresponse.com.au Consumers can use Toyota’s VIN look-up tool to see if their vehicle is affected by this recall: https://toyotamanuals.com.au/#/recall

What should you do?

Check your VIN below to confirm whether your specific vehicle is affected.
Contact the supplier — Toyota Motor Corporation Australia Limited — or your nearest authorised dealer to arrange the recall remedy.
Recall repairs are free of charge. The manufacturer or supplier is legally required to fix the defect at no cost to you.
If you have difficulty getting the recall addressed, contact the Department of Infrastructure or your state's consumer protection agency.

Check Your VIN

Enter your Vehicle Identification Number to check if your specific vehicle is affected by this recall.

Source: https://www.vehiclerecalls.gov.au/recalls/rec-001292