2024 Toyota Grand Highlander & Lexus TX Airbag Recall

NHTSA Recall Issued: The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has officially issued a recall for the Toyota Grand Highlander and Lexus TX.

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Affects 145,254 vehicles from the 2024 model year.

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Airbag Deployment Problem: The driver's side curtain airbag might not deploy during a crash.

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Increases the risk of injury if the airbag fails to deploy.

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Notification Timeline: Toyota will notify affected customers between August 5 and 19.

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Further notifications will follow once a solution is found.

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Interim Safety Measures: Owners are advised to drive with the driver's window rolled up to minimize risk.

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Specific Models: The recall affects both the Toyota Grand Highlander and Lexus TX.

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Only 2024 model year vehicles are involved, as these are the only model years available.

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Toyota's Press Release: Toyota confirmed the voluntary recall of around 145,000 mid-size SUVs in the U.S.

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The airbag issue is linked to the deployment problem when the driver's window is down.

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Fix in Progress: Toyota is currently working on a solution to fix the airbag issue.

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All owners will be notified once the solution is ready.

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