In case you aren't aware, there is a MASSIVE recall due to Takata airbags exploding and killing or injuring passengers. This situation is much larger than most consumers realize, as the NHTSA is allowing the recall to be done in phases as the replacement bags can't be manufactured fast enough. It affects most car manufacturers, and as a consumer, it is very difficult if not possible to tell which vehicles have Takata airbags. So far the LC is not listed, but I am wondering if that has more to do with the limited # on the roads/fewer changes for an incident that would get reported to the NHTSA. Not sure if anyone has had the dash apart to see.
My 2012 Toyota 4Runner is officially recalled at this point. And the recall advises I do not have a passenger sit in the front due to the danger. I tried to get a rental car from Toyota until the fix can be completed, (the fix is unavailable--and Toyota has no idea when a replacement bag will be available), and Toyota Corporate followed up with me and told me they had determined that the airbag is not a risk to me until May of 2018, so no rental is available (even though the recall says different). I asked Toyota to provide me with a letter confirming the front passenger seat is safe, contrary to the statements in the recall. They said they couldn't do that.
My wife and I have owned a dozen Toyota vehicles, and they have all been bullet proof. When I call Toyota corporate, the agents first response was, "wow, you have owned a lot of Toyotas". Pretty disappointed with Toyota, and I hope my 200 doesn't have the same problem. If anyone has had the dash apart to see, it would be great to get some piece of mind that we don't have these same dangerous bags.
I'd like to say I will just get another vehicle. Problem is, it is hard to tell which have the dangerous airbags, and the fact is, I like Toyotas...
Takata Airbag Recall - Everything You Need to Know
The above link shows the history to date, and while the LC is not listed, it does not preclude it from having the Takata airbags.
My 2012 Toyota 4Runner is officially recalled at this point. And the recall advises I do not have a passenger sit in the front due to the danger. I tried to get a rental car from Toyota until the fix can be completed, (the fix is unavailable--and Toyota has no idea when a replacement bag will be available), and Toyota Corporate followed up with me and told me they had determined that the airbag is not a risk to me until May of 2018, so no rental is available (even though the recall says different). I asked Toyota to provide me with a letter confirming the front passenger seat is safe, contrary to the statements in the recall. They said they couldn't do that.
My wife and I have owned a dozen Toyota vehicles, and they have all been bullet proof. When I call Toyota corporate, the agents first response was, "wow, you have owned a lot of Toyotas". Pretty disappointed with Toyota, and I hope my 200 doesn't have the same problem. If anyone has had the dash apart to see, it would be great to get some piece of mind that we don't have these same dangerous bags.
I'd like to say I will just get another vehicle. Problem is, it is hard to tell which have the dangerous airbags, and the fact is, I like Toyotas...
Takata Airbag Recall - Everything You Need to Know
The above link shows the history to date, and while the LC is not listed, it does not preclude it from having the Takata airbags.
great news.
