Toyota recalls 2.27 mn vehicles globally over airbag defect

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Toyota recalls 2.27 mn vehicles globally over airbag defect
Agence France Presse

BANGKOK: -- Toyota on Wednesday said it was recalling 2.27 million vehicles globally over an airbag system defect that could cause a fire, the latest in a series of callbacks by the world's biggest automaker.

The company, which has now recalled about nine million vehicles in the past two months, said the announcement covered about 20 models, including its Corolla sedan and Yaris subcompact.

The fire risk from the defect covers about 1.62 million cars abroad and 650,000 in Japan, Toyota said.

"There is a risk that the airbag container could break down and scatter around, which could cause fire or injuries," the carmaker said in a statement submitted to Japan’s transport ministry on Wednesday.

It did not elaborate on details of the potential fire hazard, but a company spokesman in Tokyo said the automaker had received a complaint from a Japanese customer who said his passenger seat was burned due to the glitch.

The spokesman added that no serious injuries or accidents linked to the defect had been reported.

The callback comes after Toyota in April recalled 6.39 million vehicles globally over a string of problems, dealing another blow to the firm, whose reputation for quality and safety has been dented in recent years.

Despite record sales and bumper profits, Toyota has been fighting to protect its brand after earlier recalls involving millions of vehicles.

In March, it reached a deal to pay $1.2 billion to settle US criminal charges that it covered up a sticky pedal blamed for dozens of deaths.

US rival General Motors has also been sideswiped by accusations that it hid a decade-long ignition and airbag problem linked to 13 deaths.

[thenation]2014-06-11[/thenation]

[keemapoot]

I guess this had to happen, even in light of TPS (Toyota Production System) and total quality control, JIT, and Lean Manufacturing hype.  The reality is, shit happens.  And Toyota is not super-human.  We've seen major glitches by two top Japanese manufacturers, Honda and Toyota, and this is just the tip of the iceberg. 

[transam]

I posted this already.........

[stevenl]

With Honda and Nissan using the same airbag manufacturer I would not be surprised to see a recall by those brands as well.

[newcomer01]

Received a letter (in English) from Toyota and had my car done yesterday.  Rang for an appointmrnt and it took a couple of hours at Niyom Pranich Toyota dealer.  They said they replaced the airbag. 

 

Can't complain as it is a 8 year old vego.  Amazing backup service.  Things do go wrong.

 

Probably pay to check if you have bought a toyota 2nd hand or didn't receive a letter.

 

Well done to Toyota.

Edited June 11, 2014 by newcomer01

[WarpSpeed]

I guess this had to happen, even in light of TPS (Toyota Production System) and total quality control, JIT, and Lean Manufacturing hype.  The reality is, shit happens.  And Toyota is not super-human.  We've seen major glitches by two top Japanese manufacturers, Honda and Toyota, and this is just the tip of the iceberg. 

Always happens at the top of the heap, spread themselves too thin, QC suffers, brought down GM as well.

[kwak250]

I have a 2007 4x4 vigo havent had a letter yet best ring them later .

[ClutchClark]

Total Quality Management.

R. I. P.

It was, like, so Last Century.

[MILT]

Would be nice to have a list of the call back vehicles.

Each Toyota dealership seems to go by their own set of rules.

Some or steps above the others.

[transam]

Would be nice to have a list of the call back vehicles.

Each Toyota dealership seems to go by their own set of rules.

Some or steps above the others.

 

My letter came from Bangkok, I am in the N.E......

[phutoie2]

Had a 60k km service on the Vigo Wednesday, asked about the airbag situation, blank stares all round. I think it just applies to black trucks. .

 

[phutoie2]

 

Would be nice to have a list of the call back vehicles.

Each Toyota dealership seems to go by their own set of rules.

Some or steps above the others.

 

My letter came from Bangkok, I am in the N.E......

 

 

Come on, you've mentioned this letter several times now, your just bragging because you get mail. Out in the real boonies a post man is a rare sighting.

[Ace of Pop]

Theres another G.M. recall on its way Folks.

[transam]

Had a 60k km service on the Vigo Wednesday, asked about the airbag situation, blank stares all round. I think it just applies to black trucks. .

 

 

Mines blue..........

[maewang99]

I wonder if any of this comes back as a positive here? Thailand is, after an expansion and recovery from the 2011 flood, home to the world's biggest airbag fabric plant. As announced by Toray Japan.