Toyota (Gb) Proace recall: Unexpected airbag deployment
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- There is a possibility that water could enter the cabin through the panels separating the cabin and the engine compartment. If this occurs water could reach and affect some electrical components such as the airbag module and possibly cause unexpected airbag deployment.
- What to do
- Contact a Toyota (Gb) dealer to book the free repair. Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and apply sealant to close the gap between the affected body panels.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
There is a possibility that water could enter the cabin through the panels separating the cabin and the engine compartment. If this occurs water could reach and affect some electrical components such as the airbag module and possibly cause unexpected airbag deployment.
The fix
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and apply sealant to close the gap between the affected body panels.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Proace | 3 Mar 2016 | 20 Dec 2016 | 682 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 20 March 2017. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.