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Toyota - Replacement airbag inflator installed in an incorrect orientation
Official notice
31 Jul 2018
Last checked
31 Jul 2018
An official DVSA notice concerns Toyota - Replacement airbag inflator installed in an incorrect orientation. Replacement airbag inflator installed in an incorrect orientation Published 2018-07-31.
What to do now
Affected vehicles will have the inflator checked and corrected if it is necessary.
Units affected
12,182
Recall number
R-2018-151
Official notice
2018-07-31
The hazard
The hazard
Replacement airbag inflator installed in an incorrect orientation
How to check if you're affected
How to check if you're affected
Compare the VIN on your vehicle against the official list. If your VIN is listed, follow the official notice.
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Company & contacts
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Brand: Toyota. Contact: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).
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Documents, notices & source
See the official notice and source documents for full details.
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