Toyota India Recalls 23,157 Corolla Altis’ Over Airbag Issue

Takata airbag saga continues, 23,157 units of the Corolla Altis will be recalled soon

In a statement released on Thursday, the Japanese carmaker announced that it will be recalling 23,157 units of its premium sedan, the Corolla Altis, soon over airbag issues. The airbags were supplied by another Japanese firm, Takata Corp. However, only the cars manufactured between January 2010 and December 2012 will be affected in this recall.

Last year, some Takata airbags exploded in cars abruptly, leading to the death of 16 people in different instances worldwide. As per claimed reports, Takata airbags can explode in the event of prolonged exposure to heat. Many global carmakers who had equipped their cars with these airbags are facing the brunt of a recall. It is one of the most historic recalls in the automotive sector, with over 100 million vehicles recalled across the globe.

The recall is being done in phases and the massive cost incurring has forced the airbag maker to look for a sponsor.

Toyota had recently launched the Corolla Altis facelift on March 15, 2017. It gets Bi-Beam LED projector headlamps, LED DRLs, reworked grille and a sporty 16-inch alloy wheels. The interior features a newly designed instrument panel with soft-touch plastics on the dashboard and an updated 7.0-inch infotainment system. Moreover, safety is increased in the new model with the addition of reverse-linked ORVMs and seven airbags. It also got a new shade, Phantom Brown.

Among the cars in its Indian portfolio, Toyota currently has the Etios Liva hatch, Platinum Etios sedan, Etios Cross, Corolla Altis sedan, Innova Crysta MPV, Fortuner SUV, Camry premium sedan, Prius hybrid sedan, Land Cruiser Prado SUV and the Land Cruiser SUV.