09:18PM - 14.04.'16
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News Source: autoblog.com
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The Basics: Toyota is recalling 58,510 vehicles from model year 2016. Total affected vehicles include 16,880 Avalon and 41,630 Camry sedans. The Problem: Affected vehicles have an incorrectly calibrated Occupant Classification System in the passenger's side front seat. The OCS activates or deactivates the passenger's side airbag depending on the weight of the passenger in the seat. If the calibration is out of whack, the system won't arm properly and the airbag might not go off in the event of an accident. Injuries/Deaths: Toyota's official statement didn't include any information on injuries or fatalities. Spokesperson Cindy Knight told Autoblog, "There are many different sources of information with varying degrees of reliability, so it is difficult to know the existence or exact number of times this condition has occurred. We are not providing specifics at this time." The fix: Dealers will recalibrate the OCS free of charge. If you own one: Toyota will notify owners of affected vehicles via first class mail. Concerned customers can also call the company's customer service line at 1-800-331-4331. |
