Johannesburg - Toyota South African Motors (TSAM) has confirmed that its customers will also be affected by the global recall of some of its vehicles.
On Wednesday, its mother body, Toyota Motor Corporation, said it was recalling 2.87 million cars globally over a possible fault in emissions control units. That followed an announcement on Tuesday that 1.43 million cars needed repairs for a separate issue involving airbag inflators.
Until Thursday, TSAM could not confirm whether it would also be recalling some of its vehicles.
“A recall campaign on the Lexus CT 200h and Toyota Prius models has been implemented. This is a worldwide campaign involving the fitment of retention brackets on the curtain shield airbag inflators,” said TSAM.
The company said 261 Lexus vehicles produced between 2010 and 2012 as well as 270 Prius vehicles produced between 2008 and 2012 were affected.
“It has been observed that the inflator could separate and enter the cabin when a vehicle is parked and unoccupied for long periods. If this occurs while the vehicle is occupied, it could increase the risk of injury. There are no reports of incidents linking the above to any injuries or fatalities.”
TSAM said affected CT 200h and Prius owners would be notified by a Toyota dealer to take their vehicle in for the remedial action.