Toyota Landcruiser Prado 2011 (Built 2010 / 12)
Toyota recall applies to older models produced from September 2009 through to June 2010. Toyota sdoes not include a known defect involving later models where the same problem is found in later 2011 model.
My concern is that this matter is as serious as the takata airbag problem and should be the subject of a recall. I can’t understand WHY this matter is not the subject of recall because it’s a known life safety problem published on product safety Australia website. Link as follows:
Link to site with Brief summary of recall matter
https://www.vehiclerecalls.gov.au/recalls/rec-005105
Toyota—Toyota Prado KDJ150 - Spiral Cables Electrical Connection
PRA number
2014/14079
Published date
23 Apr 2014
Product description
Toyota Prado KDJ150
Identifying features
Toyota Prado KDJ150 VIN range: JTEBH3FJ#0K000126 ~ 0K028499 (Produced from September 2009 through to June 2010)
Other identifying numbers
Toyota Prado KDJ150
VIN range: JTEBH3FJ#0K000126 ~ 0K028499
(Produced from September 2009 through to June 2010)
What are the defects?
The spiral cable electrical connection for the driver's airbag module may be damaged overtime. If this occurs, the airbag warning light will illuminate and the driver's airbag may not operate in the event of an accident.
What are the hazards?
If the defect occurs, the airbag may not protect the driver in the event of a collision.
Hoping you can bring this up on your show. Australians are bit like Canadians. They’re too polite and accomodating to the detriment of the community. I believe Toyota don’t want to include later models in the recall because not enough people complain. Cars are getting more and more overpriced and based on that fact alone people should rightfully expect better.
My concern is that this matter is as serious as the takata airbag problem and should be the subject of a recall.
It sounds like Toyota has not found an issue in vehicles produced after June 2010.
