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In May 1995, a recall in the U.S. affecting 8,428,402 predominantly Japanese built vehicles made from 1986 to 1991 with seat belts manufactured by the Takata Corporation of Japan, was issued. It was called at the time the "second largest recall in the 30-year history of the Department of Transportation (DOT)".
In Japan, the recall affects MY 2005-2010 Vitz, Belta, Ractis, Ist, and Corolla Rumion. In Europe, the recall affects MY 2005-2010 Yaris, Corolla, Auris, Camry, and RAV-4. Vehicles in overseas markets are also affected. The recall concerns a problem with the driver's side power window switch that "sticks" and could lead it to melt or catch fire ...
The Japanese government supported the company by preventing foreign competitors Ford and General Motors from importing automobiles into Japan. [ 16 ] At the onset of World War II , Toyota almost exclusively produced standard-sized trucks for the Japanese Army, which paid one-fifth of the price in advance and the remainder in cash upon delivery.
Audi and Jaguar Land Rover have announced separate recalls to address potential seat belt issues that could lead to injuries during a crash.
The auto maker identified a defect that could stop front seat belts in some 2023 and 2024 vehicles from tightening properly in a crash. ... Honda recalls almost 304,000 Accords and HR-Vs over seat ...
Honda is recalling more than 300,000 vehicles over faulty seat belts. Skip to main content. Sign in. Mail. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 more ways to ...
In June 2017 Takata Corporation, an airbag manufacturer, filed for bankruptcy in the United States and Japan due to lawsuits and large product recalls for unsafe airbags (with faulty airbag inflators) which the company sold to major automotive manufacturers. [14] [15] KSS acquired the remaining Takata assets for about $1.6 billion. [16] [17]
Hyundai is recalling 239,000 cars in the U.S. because the seat belt pretensioners can explode and injure vehicle occupants. Hyundai recalls 239,000 cars for exploding seat belt parts Skip to main ...