Toyota (Gb) Yaris recall: Front driver airbag inflator may rupture
- What's wrong
- On affected vehicles the drivers front airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure. If an affected airbag deploys the increased internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture. In the event of an inflator rupture metal fragments could be propelled into the passenger compartment potentially…
- What to do
- Contact a Toyota (Gb) dealer to book the free repair. Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the inflator inside the drivers airbag module with a new one.
What’s wrong
On affected vehicles the drivers front airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure. If an affected airbag deploys the increased internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture. In the event of an inflator rupture metal fragments could be propelled into the passenger compartment potentially causing injury to a vehicle occupant.
The fix
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the inflator inside the drivers airbag module with a new one.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yaris | 19 Dec 2002 | 1 Dec 2003 | 449 |
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 22 May 2017. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.