AIRBAGS MORTAIS: Toyota calls for the recall of nearly 380,000 cars in Brazil | The

Toyota confirmed on Thursday (24) the recall of vehicles due to airbag problems. The failure concerns 379,689 units in Brazil, from Corolla, Fielder, Etios hatch and sedan, Hilux and SW4, manufactured between 2002 and 2017.

The structure of vehicle protection in case of accident is called "deadly airbag" because of the badociation of fault with the death of drivers and pbadengers abroad. Other reminders have already occurred in Brazil, involving the Japanese company Takada

According to Toyota, there has been a degradation of the substance responsible for the deflation of the airbag due to the exposure of the structure to important variations of temperature and humidity. In case of an accident, the structure can break in an inappropriate manner, causing the dispersion of metal fragments near the air bag.

Toyota confirms that " property damage and serious injury or death to the driver, pbadenger and other occupants of the vehicle may occur in the event of a frontal collision due to an incorrect deflation of the vehicle. Airbag "

The manufacturer also states that it will replace defective parts from January 28th. Owners should contact the network of authorized resellers for pre-programming. The procedure lasts between an hour and a half to five hours, according to Toyota. The list of models and the details of the vehicles involved in the recall are available on the Toyota website