Toyota Recalls More Than 800,000 Vehicles

By Todd Richissin

Toyota has announced a voluntary safety recall of more than 800,000 vehicles because of a problem with the air conditioning condenser unit housing. The recall includes Model Year 2012-2013 Camrys, Camry Hybrids, Avalons, Avalon Hybrids and Venza vehicles.

Water from the air conditioning condenser unit housing in the cars could leak onto the airbag control module, causing a short circuit which would result in the illumination of the airbag warning light. In some cases the air bag (s) could become disabled or inadvertently deploy.

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The recall states in some instances, the power steering assist function could also become inoperable if a communication line in the airbag control module is damaged.  

To fix the problem, Toyota dealers will apply sealant and install a cover to the air conditioning condenser unit housing seam located above the airbag control module.