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https://www.consumerreports.org/cro...now-about-the-takata-air-bag-recall/index.htm
In case you aren't aware, there is a MASSIVE recall due to Takata airbags exploding and killing or injuring passengers. This situation is much larger than most consumers realize, as the NHTSA is allowing the recall to be done in phases as the replacement bags can't be manufactured fast enough. It affects most car manufacturers (see above line), and as a consumer, it is very difficult if not possible to tell which vehicles have Takata airbags. Just because your car is not listed ,does NOT mean you don't have Takata airbags.
My 2012 Toyota 4Runner is officially recalled at this point. And the recall advises I do not have a passenger sit in the front due to the danger. I tried to get a rental car from Toyota until the fix can be completed, (the fix is unavailable--and Toyota has no idea when a replacement bag will be available), and Toyota Corporate followed up with me and told me they had determined that the airbag is not a risk to me until May of 2018, so no rental is available (even though the recall says not to use the front passenger seat). I asked Toyota to provide me with a letter confirming the front passenger seat is safe, contrary to the statements in the recall. They said they couldn't do that.
My wife and I have owned a dozen Toyota vehicles, and they have all been bullet proof. When I call Toyota corporate, the agents first response was, "wow, you have owned a lot of Toyotas". Pretty disappointed with Toyota, and I hope my 200 Series Land Cruiser doesn't have the same problem too, but part of what determine which cars are recalled are based on complaints/incidents reported to the NHTSA.
This recall is so broad, that the NHTSA is allowing the recall to happen in phases, meaning you could have a dangerous bag, but they are prioritizing when your call gets recalled. Mine has finally reached the stage of very dangerous, and I still have no idea when it will get fixed. Ugh.
In case you aren't aware, there is a MASSIVE recall due to Takata airbags exploding and killing or injuring passengers. This situation is much larger than most consumers realize, as the NHTSA is allowing the recall to be done in phases as the replacement bags can't be manufactured fast enough. It affects most car manufacturers (see above line), and as a consumer, it is very difficult if not possible to tell which vehicles have Takata airbags. Just because your car is not listed ,does NOT mean you don't have Takata airbags.
My 2012 Toyota 4Runner is officially recalled at this point. And the recall advises I do not have a passenger sit in the front due to the danger. I tried to get a rental car from Toyota until the fix can be completed, (the fix is unavailable--and Toyota has no idea when a replacement bag will be available), and Toyota Corporate followed up with me and told me they had determined that the airbag is not a risk to me until May of 2018, so no rental is available (even though the recall says not to use the front passenger seat). I asked Toyota to provide me with a letter confirming the front passenger seat is safe, contrary to the statements in the recall. They said they couldn't do that.
My wife and I have owned a dozen Toyota vehicles, and they have all been bullet proof. When I call Toyota corporate, the agents first response was, "wow, you have owned a lot of Toyotas". Pretty disappointed with Toyota, and I hope my 200 Series Land Cruiser doesn't have the same problem too, but part of what determine which cars are recalled are based on complaints/incidents reported to the NHTSA.
This recall is so broad, that the NHTSA is allowing the recall to happen in phases, meaning you could have a dangerous bag, but they are prioritizing when your call gets recalled. Mine has finally reached the stage of very dangerous, and I still have no idea when it will get fixed. Ugh.
