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Dubai Toyota and Lexus owners urged to act on free Takata airbag recall

From Khaleej Times · () English

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  • Al-Futtaim Toyota and Lexus launched a “Don’t Risk It, Fix It” campaign for UAE owners who have not responded to earlier Takata airbag recall notices.
  • The affected inflators can degrade in high heat and humidity, creating an ongoing safety risk if they remain unrepaired.
  • Owners can check their 17-digit VIN, book a free repair and have the replacement completed in under an hour at authorised service centres.

Al-Futtaim Toyota and Lexus are asking owners in the UAE to check their vehicles immediately if they have not responded to earlier Takata airbag recall notices. The companies launched a campaign called “Don’t Risk It, Fix It”, warning that a car can appear to drive normally while still carrying an undetected airbag risk.

The Takata recall affects millions of vehicles from several manufacturers worldwide and remains the largest automotive safety recall in history. In affected vehicles, the airbag inflators can deteriorate over time. High heat and humidity accelerate that process, making the issue particularly relevant in the UAE’s climate.

This campaign is about one thing: Keeping our valued customers safe. A vehicle that drives and feels perfectly fine may still be carrying this risk undetected. Checking your VIN takes minutes, the repair costs nothing, and the peace of mind it brings is everything. We are urging every affected owner to act today, and bring their Toyota and Lexus vehicles in for quick and cost-free airbag replacement.

· Jacques BrentThe Al-Futtaim Toyota and Lexus managing director explained the campaign’s focus on customer safety.

Jacques Brent, managing director of Al-Futtaim Toyota and Lexus, said owners could check their vehicle identification number within minutes. The faulty inflator will be replaced free of charge, with no service fees or hidden costs, regardless of the vehicle’s age or ownership history. Trained technicians at authorised Al-Futtaim Toyota and Lexus service centres across the UAE can complete the work in under an hour.

Affected Toyota models include the Alphard, Corolla, Sequoia, Yaris Hatchback, Yaris and RAV4. Listed Lexus models include the ES350, GX460, IS Convertible, IS350/250, LS-F, RX and SC430. Owners should enter their 17-digit VIN on the Toyota or Lexus website, schedule the repair online or call Lexus at 800 53987 or Toyota at 800 23668677.

Whether you drive an affected Toyota or a Lexus, our commitment to you remains the same, we will fix your vehicle, at no cost, with no hassle. Visit our website, check your VIN, and let our teams take care of the rest. There is simply no reason to wait.

· Jacques BrentBrent urged owners to check their vehicles and arrange the free repair.
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Originally published by Khaleej Times in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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