REC-005030

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2021 Toyota Hilux

Category: Light Vehicle · Supplier: TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION AUSTRALIA LIMITED

Recall date: 23 December 2021

Defect

The passenger seat occupant sensor may not meet manufacturing specifications. This sensor is used to detect if the seat is occupied and determine whether to deploy the passenger airbag in the event of an accident. If the sensor does not operate as intendent, it may result in an airbag not deploying when required.

Hazard

In the event of an accident an airbag not deploying as intended could increase the risk of injury or death to vehicle occupants and other road users.

Remedy

Owners of affected vehicle can contact Toyota and make an appointment at their preferred Toyota dealer for inspection and if required calibration of the occupant sensor, free of charge.

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-005030