Corolla (model ZRE152), Yaris (models NCP90, NCP91 and NCP93) and Avensis Verso (model ACM21)
Published 31 October 2016
Product
Corolla (model ZRE152) 127 645 vehicles affected Yaris (models NCP90, NCP91 and NCP93) 50 978 vehicles affected (expansion of previous recall) Avensis Verso (model ACM21) 1 087 vehicles affected (expansion of previous recall)
Why it was recalled
Takata airbag inflator: As it gets older, a combination of heat and humidity can cause the airbag inflator propellant to degrade. If an affected vehicle is involved in a collision triggering the airbag, the metal inflator housing may explode/rupture under too much internal pressure.
Hazard
In the event of an airbag inflator rupture, metal fragments could propel out through the airbag cushion towards the vehicle occupants causing serious injury or fatality.
Source: Product Safety Australia. RecallMatch AU provides a screening summary and is independent of the ACCC.