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Toyota recalls popular 90s model in Kazakhstan due to potential airbag defect
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Toyota recalls popular 90s model in Kazakhstan due to potential airbag defect

From Tengrinews · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Official statement New plan
  • Toyota is recalling certain 1997-1998 RAV4 models in Kazakhstan due to a potential defect in the driver's front airbag inflator.
  • The recall affects vehicles equipped with Takata NADI inflators, whose components may degrade over time, increasing injury risk in a crash.
  • Owners can check recall eligibility via VIN on a dedicated webpage and will have the airbag inflator inspected and replaced free of charge at authorized dealerships.

Toyota Motor Kazakhstan is initiating a voluntary recall for specific RAV4 models manufactured between 1997 and 1998. The campaign addresses a potential issue with the driver's front airbag inflator, specifically those equipped with Takata NADI inflators.

The Committee for Technical Regulation and Metrology cited that the properties of certain components within these inflators might deteriorate over time. This degradation, in rare instances, could compromise the airbag's proper deployment during a collision, potentially leading to an increased risk of injury to occupants.

Owners of affected Toyota RAV4 vehicles are urged to verify if their car is part of this recall campaign. Eligibility can be confirmed by using the vehicle's VIN on a specialized webpage. If the vehicle is included, owners should contact any authorized Toyota dealership in Kazakhstan to schedule an inspection and free replacement of the airbag inflator under recall campaign 20SMD-005.

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Originally published by Tengrinews in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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