Toyota released information on a
new round of recently and it affects some of their more popular cars.
The first is on their brand new
20117 Toyota 86. And it affects a total of 94 cars. Those cars affected use an
actual key to start the car versus have a push button ignition. The problem relates to the key. During
predelivery service, the automatic transmission key interlock may not be
properly connected. If it's not properly connected, an owner may be able to
remove the key while the car is in a gear other than park. This doesn't present
a safety concern on the road, but it may cause owners to leave the vehicle in
an incorrect gear, which can lead to roll-aways, crashes and injuries. Toyota will be notifying all 94 owners by
first-class mail in January. Upon returning the cars to dealerships,
technicians will inspect the ignition key interlock. If necessary, they'll
connect the interlock and that should solve the problem.
Toyota is also recalling 12 model
year 2016 Avalon, and 2017 Camry vehicles manufactured August 3, 2016, to
September 12, 2016. The front passenger knee air bag module may have been
attached to the lower instrument panel with incorrect fasteners. If the air bag
was installed with incorrect fasteners, the fasteners may become loose over
time, affecting the air bag deployment and increasing the risk of injury.
Toyota will notify owners, and
dealers will inspect the fasteners, and if necessary, replace the instrument
panel brace and body bracket and reattach the air bag assembly, free of charge.
The recall is expected to begin in December 2016.
Owners may contact Toyota customer
service at 1-800-331-4331. You can schedule your service recall with us here at
Smart Toyota. And while your vehicle is being fixed take a look at our
inventory and contact us today to schedule an appointment.
