Toyota has issued a further recall for Corollas fitted with Takata airbags.
A total of 6260 cars are affected by the recall which covers cars previously recalled for the replacement of the driver's airbag (PRA2017/15950 - campaign GGG30).
This time it is the front passenger side airbag that is the subject of the recall.
Corolla models ZZE122 and ZZE123, both manufactured from 2003 to 2005 are being recalled.
Product Safety Australia (part of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission) said the airbag could send metal fragments towards the vehicle occupants in the case of the airbag inflating.
Owners of these cars should contact their Toyota dealership to arrange for a replacement airbag inflator free of charge.
Consumers who are unsure whether they are affected can also use Toyota's VIN look-up tool at www.toyota.com.au/recalls or contact Toyota on 1800 987 366 or contact their preferred dealer.
Alternatively, consumers can use their registration plate number to check if their vehicle is affected by going to www.ismyairbagsafe.com.au
Further information for consumers is available here.
Kim Chappell
As Senior Producer - Digital for ACM's regional titles I assist newsrooms in digital best practice. Before this role, I was the digital journalist with ACM's national team and prior to that, the digital specialist with ACM's Agricultural division. I started as a general rounds journalist with The Land in 2006, moving up to hold the title of chief of staff before switching to digital reporting in 2015.
As Senior Producer - Digital for ACM's regional titles I assist newsrooms in digital best practice. Before this role, I was the digital journalist with ACM's national team and prior to that, the digital specialist with ACM's Agricultural division. I started as a general rounds journalist with The Land in 2006, moving up to hold the title of chief of staff before switching to digital reporting in 2015.
