The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued multiple recalls last week, including nearly 1 million Toyota vehicles and more than 79,000 Mercedes-Benz vehicles for a fuel pump issue. Are you looking to see if any recalls were issued on your vehicle? If the car isn't listed below, owners can check USA TODAY’s automotive recall database or search NHTSA’s database for new recalls. The NHTSA website allows you to search for recalls based on your vehicle identification number or VIN. Here are the vehicle recalls published by the NHTSA from Sunday, Dec. 24 to Monday, Jan. 1. Toyota recall for air bag issues Toyota is recalling 999,901 vehicles for risk of a short circuit of the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor, which could prevent the front passenger air bag from deploying, the NHTSA announced.
Dealers will inspect and replace the OCS sensor for free, and notification letters will be sent to vehicle owners Feb. 4, 2024. The recall was initially announced by Toyota on Dec. 20 before being published by the NHTSA later in the month. Read more here. For the NHTSA in the United States, you can go to the official website at www.nhtsa.gov/recalls and use their recall lookup tool. Enter your vehicle identification number (VIN) to check if there are any recalls associated with your vehicle. If you're located outside the United States, check with your country's automotive safety or regulatory authority for information on recalls. Keep in mind that recalls are a normal part of the automotive industry, and they are issued to address safety concerns or defects in vehicles. If you have concerns about your vehicle, it's always a good idea to check for recalls regularly and address any identified issues promptly.
