Toyota recalls more than 700 Innova cars

April 26, 2016 | 09:22

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Toyota Viet Nam is recalling 764 Innova cars to replace two back doors.

Toyota is recalling 764 Innova cars to replace to back doors - Photo zing.vn

The affected cars, produced from December 16, 2015, to January 13, 2016, included 79 Innova J cars, 683 Innova E and G cars and two Innova V cars.

According to Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC), these affected cars have insufficient welding or welding spots in the door panels. In the event of an accident, the issue could cause higher-than-expected damage to the back doors upon direct impact, potentially reducing back seat passengers' protection.

The higher pressure of spot welding was caused by abnormalities after relocating the welding process to an Indonesian manufacturer. Door impact beams comprise a steel pipe installed inside a vehicle door to protect passengers from being injured during an accident. It works by increasing the strength and reduces the deformation of the door.

The recall campaign will be implemented on Wednesday at authorised Toyota dealers nationwide, free of charge.

Owners of affected cars will receive an invitation or phone call to receive repairs.

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