Toyota recalls 3.4 million vehicles worldwide, says air bags may not deploy – NBCNews.com, NBC News
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Toyota said on Tuesday it will recall 3.4 million vehicles worldwide because of an electronic defect that can result in air bags not deploying in crashes.
The recall, which includes 2.9 million US vehicles, covers – (Corolla,) – Matrix, 2016 – (Avalon and) – Avalon Hybrid vehicles and is tied to a report of one fatal crash.
The vehicles may have an electronic control unit that does not have adequate protection against electrical noise that can occur in crashes, which could lead to incomplete or non-deployment of the air bags . It could also impede the operation of seat-belt pretensioners.
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