Tag: airbag defect

Collision Repair

Cruising Concerns: Toyota Canada recalls 11,000 vehicles for airbags that might not deploy if the driver’s window is down.

Toronto, Ontario — Toyota has announced a recall for the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander and Lexus TX due to an issue where the airbags may not properly deploy on the driver’s side if their window is rolled down. In Canada, the recall specifically affects approximately 9,039 Grand Highlanders and 2,819 TX vehicles. In the United […]

June 24, 2024

Collision Repair

Blinged-Out Blues: NHTSA asks drivers to stop putting accessories on their steering wheels

Toronto, Ontario — The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is once again asking drivers to stop using stick-on badges and accessories on their steering wheels. The reason for this advisory is that these stick-on badges—which often feature components like rhinestones and other gems—can be dislodged, broken and flung around the cabin in the event […]

May 17, 2024

Collision Repair

Travel Troubles: Toyota recalls airbags, suggests no front seat passengers

Toronto, Ontario — When making any trip for the holidays, it’s important to stay up-to-date on potential safety risks. Toyota has recently announced that it is recalling certain 2020 to 2022 vehicles due to an airbag that may not deploy for front seat passengers. In the United States, the recall covers over one million vehicles—according […]

December 22, 2023

Collision Repair

Inhibiting Inflators: U.S. agency to watch unrecalled Takata inflators for safety risks

Toronto, Ontario — On Monday, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said that it is monitoring data from a group of mostly unrecalled Takata airbag inflators after recent incidents. Specifically, the NHTSA declared its continued investigation into Takata airbags after one exploded in a BMW and hurled metal fragments that seriously injured a driver […]

December 5, 2023

Collision Repair

Busted Bronco: NHTSA recalls 553 2021 Ford Broncos for airbag defect

Toronto, Ontario — The Ford Bronco is finally back in the OEM’s lineup and has already hit its first roadblock, as the NHTSA has launched a recall on the 2021 model’s airbags. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration launched the recall in response to reports of the 2021 Ford Bronco’s passenger-side airbag deploying prematurely. The […]

October 8, 2021