Transport Canada has issued a recall for several models of Toyota and Ford vehicles this week due to safety issues that could increase the risk of a crash.
The Toyota recall applies to 2023 models of the auto manufacturer’s Tacoma, Highlander, Corolla, and Corolla Cross vehicles, Transport Canada said in its advisory updated Feb. 5.
The most recent notice was connected to a recall issued Jan. 29 that warns of an issue that could prevent the driver’s airbag from activating upon impact.
“On certain vehicles, the steering wheel spiral cable assembly could disconnect,” the federal agency said. “If this happens, the airbag (SRS) warning lamp would turn on, and the driver-front airbag wouldn’t work in a crash. This may also cause the horn or other steering wheel-mounted controls not to work properly.”…