Toyota RAV4, Highlander Recalled for Side Airbag Problems

By Blake Z. Rong Apr 22 2011

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Toyota is conducting a voluntary recall for RAV4 and Highlander models in America, to replace the side curtain airbag sensor assembly. On certain RAV4s built between 2007 and 2008 and Highlanders from 2008, there are two side curtain sensors that detect the side angle of a vehicle during a rollover. These sensors could fail and illuminate... Continue Reading...

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New Side Airbag Regulations Aimed at Reducing Deaths in Rollovers

By Amy Tokic Jan 23 2011

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We can all feel a little safer in our vehicles, as the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced recently that automakers will be required to install larger side curtain airbags. These new airbags are a measure to help prevent injuries and deaths that may occur during a rollover accident. We will start to... Continue Reading...

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Tags: car crash deaths, car crashes, National Traffic Safety Administration, NTSA, side airbags