Toyota Vietnam is recalling almost 4,000 cars across the country withimproperly installed Takata airbags which have sparked a global recall.
Accordingly, 148 imported Corollas and more than 3,810domestically assembled Vios models are affected. They are among almost 8million cars recalled around the world by the Japanese giant automakerToyota Motor Corporation.
The Vietnamese branch is also offering free checks and replacement of defective equipment for local clients at its agencies.
The airbags made by Japanese firm Takata have been linked to eightdeaths and more than 100 injuries worldwide for its defect associatedwith a chemical propellant that helps inflate the airbags, cause them todeploy with explosive force, sending metal shrapnel hurtling towarddrivers and passengers.-VNA
Accordingly, 148 imported Corollas and more than 3,810domestically assembled Vios models are affected. They are among almost 8million cars recalled around the world by the Japanese giant automakerToyota Motor Corporation.
The Vietnamese branch is also offering free checks and replacement of defective equipment for local clients at its agencies.
The airbags made by Japanese firm Takata have been linked to eightdeaths and more than 100 injuries worldwide for its defect associatedwith a chemical propellant that helps inflate the airbags, cause them todeploy with explosive force, sending metal shrapnel hurtling towarddrivers and passengers.-VNA
