PLANO, Texas (Jan. 25, 2024) – To additional urge homeowners to acquire an pressing and free security recall restore, Toyota is issuing a right away DO NOT DRIVE advisory for sure mannequin yr 2003-2004 Corolla, 2003-2004 Corolla Matrix, and mannequin yr 2004-2005 RAV4 automobiles within the United States concerned within the Takata airbag recollects. Approximately 50,000 automobiles are concerned on this discover.

Certain airbags discovered within the topic automobiles are underneath an URGENT airbag security recall. Due to the age of the automobiles, if the airbag deploys, a component inside is extra more likely to explode and shoot sharp metallic fragments which may trigger SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH to the motive force or passengers. Owners SHOULD NOT DRIVE these automobiles till the FREE security recall restore has been carried out. Toyota urges homeowners to contact their native seller as an alternative of driving their car to be repaired. Dealers might present certainly one of a number of choices FREE of cost, resembling cellular restore on the car’s location, towing to the dealership, car pickup and supply, or different alternate transportation choices.

Toyota will restore or change the airbag for FREE. Toyota is notifying identified homeowners of those automobiles each month by way of a wide range of communication channels. To see in case your car is concerned in a security recall go to Toyota.com/recall or nhtsa.gov/recalls and enter your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) or license plate data.

For any further questions, Toyota buyer assist can also be accessible by calling the Toyota Brand Engagement Center (1-800-331-4331).