1996–1999 Toyota Celica
- Affected
- 703
- Category
- Cars
- Campaign
- VGT55
- Supplier
- Vehicles supplied under concessional pathways
The defect
Affected concessional import vehicles may be fitted with a Takata NADI 5-AT driver airbag inflator that could allow moisture to enter the unit and degrade the airbag propellant. If this occurs, the properties of the propellant may be changed so that the propellant does not react as intended during a collision, causing mis-deployment of the airbag.
The hazard
If an affected vehicle is involved in a collision, the airbag inflator could rupture, causing sharp metal fragments to enter the vehicle cabin at high speed increasing the risk of serious injury or death to vehicle occupants.There is also a risk that the airbag may underinflate in a collision and may not protect the driver as intended.
The remedy
Owners of affected vehicles should stop driving their vehicle immediately and contact their nearest/preferred Toyota dealership or Toyota Australia by calling the Toyota Australia Campaign Helpline on 1800 987 366 (Monday to Friday, 8am – 6pm AEDT) to organise their free urgent vehicle inspection. You can find your nearest authorised Toyota dealership by visiting https://www.toyota.com.au/support/find-a-dealer.If a recalled vehicle is identified as containing the affected type of driver airbag inflator, Toyota Australia will replace the airbag inflator free of charge.Owners who have removed/ replaced the original steering wheel/ horn pad, but still have possession of the original parts, are also requested to present these for repair free of charge.Owners who are unsure if their vehicle is affected by this recall can contact their nearest/preferred Toyota dealership, call the Toyota Australia Campaign Helpline at 1800 987 366 (Monday to Friday, 8am - 6pm AEDT).Toyota Motor Corporation Australia Limited (Toyota Australia) did not supply these vehicles to the Australian market. But in the interests of public safety, and being mindful of their responsibility as a corporate citizen, Toyota Australia has volunteered to repair of these vehicles free of charge.
What to do
- 1Check if your vehicle is affected. This recall covers 703 vehicles. Use your VIN to confirm.
- 2Contact Vehicles supplied under concessional pathways on 1800 987 366 to arrange inspection and repair.
- 3Repairs are free of charge when arranged through an authorised dealer.
- 4Verify this recall on the official government register: vehiclerecalls.gov.au ↗
- Contact:
- Toyota Australia Campaign Helpline
- Phone:
- 1800 987 366
- Website:
- https://pressroom.toyota.com.au/
Related recalls
Recall data sourced from vehiclerecalls.gov.au under CC BY 4.0.