scion controversies
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2019
Toyota announces recall of 928,000 vehicles for airbag replacement
Recall announced
Toyota announced a recall involving 928,000 Toyota, Scion, and Lexus vehicles to replace Takata airbags with airbags from non-Takata suppliers. The recalled airbags could propel sharp metal fragments when deployed, potentially causing serious injury or death.
Company response
Recall — Toyota
This action calls the more than 900,000 vehicles back to dealerships to be fitted with replacement airbags from non-Takata suppliers.
Source excerpt
The concern is that the Takata airbag could propel sharp metal fragments on deployment, potentially striking the driver or other occupants and resulting in serious injury or death.
Toyota is entering the final phase of its Takata airbag replacement efforts with the announcement of a recall involving 928,000 Toyota, Scion, and Lexus models.