Toyota Motor to Recall 1 Million Toyota, Lexus Models Over Airbag-Related Sensor
December 20 2023 - 4:58PM
Dow Jones News
By Sabela Ojea
Toyota Motor is recalling 1 million vehicles from several Toyota
and Lexus models in the U.S., most of them hybrid vehicles, to
inspect sensors related to the airbag system.
The automaker on Wednesday said six Toyota models and five Lexis
models from 2020 to 2022 are included in the recall.
The vehicles' occupant classification system sensors located in
the front passenger seat could cause a short circuit if they were
manufactured improperly.
"This would not allow the airbag system to properly classify the
occupant's weight, and the airbag may not deploy as designed in
certain crashes, increasing the risk of injury," the company
said.
Toyota and Lexus dealers will inspect the sensors and replace
them for free if necessary.
The company will notify customers affected by the recall in
mid-February of next year.
Write to Sabela Ojea at sabela.ojea@wsj.com; @sabelaojeaguix
(END) Dow Jones Newswires
December 20, 2023 16:43 ET (21:43 GMT)
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