recall information
Recall number
REC-006209
Campaign number
VGT55
Original published date
make and model information
Make
Toyota
Model
CELICA, RAV4, CALDINA, SUPRA, COROLLA, MR2, VITZ
Year range
1996 - 1999
Affected units
703
Regulator comments
Affected vehicles were originally supplied to the Australian market under a concessional entry pathway (also known as grey imports or private imports). Toyota Motor Corporation Australia has decided to rectify these vehicles on behalf of the concessional importers. This is due to the complex and technical nature of an airbag replacement and disposal.
Identifying features
CELICA (ST202), RAV4 (SXA15), CALDINA (ST215), SUPRA (JZA80), COROLLA (AE111), MR2 (SW20), VITZ (SCP10)
VIN (Vehicle identification number)
What are the defects?
Affected concessional import vehicles may be fitted with a Takata NADI 5-AT driver airbag inflator that could allow moisture to enter the unit and degrade the airbag propellant. If this occurs, the properties of the propellant may be changed so that the propellant does not react as intended during a collision, causing mis-deployment of the airbag.
What are the hazards?
If an affected vehicle is involved in a collision, the airbag inflator could rupture, causing sharp metal fragments to enter the vehicle cabin at high speed increasing the risk of serious injury or death to vehicle occupants.
There is also a risk that the airbag may underinflate in a collision and may not protect the driver as intended.
There is also a risk that the airbag may underinflate in a collision and may not protect the driver as intended.
What should consumers do?
Owners of affected vehicles should stop driving their vehicle immediately and contact their nearest/preferred Toyota dealership or Toyota Australia by calling the Toyota Australia Campaign Helpline on 1800 987 366 (Monday to Friday, 8am – 6pm AEDT) to organise their free urgent vehicle inspection. You can find your nearest authorised Toyota dealership by visiting https://www.toyota.com.au/support/find-a-dealer.
If a recalled vehicle is identified as containing the affected type of driver airbag inflator, Toyota Australia will replace the airbag inflator free of charge.
Owners who have removed/ replaced the original steering wheel/ horn pad, but still have possession of the original parts, are also requested to present these for repair free of charge.
Owners who are unsure if their vehicle is affected by this recall can contact their nearest/preferred Toyota dealership, call the Toyota Australia Campaign Helpline at 1800 987 366 (Monday to Friday, 8am - 6pm AEDT).
Toyota Motor Corporation Australia Limited (Toyota Australia) did not supply these vehicles to the Australian market. But in the interests of public safety, and being mindful of their responsibility as a corporate citizen, Toyota Australia has volunteered to repair of these vehicles free of charge.
If a recalled vehicle is identified as containing the affected type of driver airbag inflator, Toyota Australia will replace the airbag inflator free of charge.
Owners who have removed/ replaced the original steering wheel/ horn pad, but still have possession of the original parts, are also requested to present these for repair free of charge.
Owners who are unsure if their vehicle is affected by this recall can contact their nearest/preferred Toyota dealership, call the Toyota Australia Campaign Helpline at 1800 987 366 (Monday to Friday, 8am - 6pm AEDT).
Toyota Motor Corporation Australia Limited (Toyota Australia) did not supply these vehicles to the Australian market. But in the interests of public safety, and being mindful of their responsibility as a corporate citizen, Toyota Australia has volunteered to repair of these vehicles free of charge.
Supplier details
Vehicles supplied under concessional pathways
Who should owners/operators contact for more information?
Contact name
Toyota Australia Campaign Helpline
Contact phone
1800 987 366
Contact website
Responsible regulator
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts is the responsible regulator for this recall.
