Toyota recalls 3.4 million vehicles worldwide because of faulty air bags

WASHINGTON: Toyota Motor Corp said on Tuesday (Jan 21) it will recall 3.4 million vehicles worldwide because of an electronic glitch that can result in air bags not deploying in crashes.

The recall, which includes 2.9 million US vehicles, covers 2011-2019 Corolla, 2011-2013 Matrix, 2012-2018 Avalon and 2013-2018 Avalon Hybrid vehicles.

The vehicles may have an electronic control unit that does not have adequate protection against electrical noise that can occur in crashes, which could lead to incomplete or non-deployment of the airbags.

Toyota dealers will install a noise filter between the airbag control module and its wire harness if needed. – Jan 22, 2020, Reuters

Subscribe and get top news delivered to your Inbox everyday for FREE