Toyota vehicles in South Africa affected by latest recall…Here’s what you need to know.

Toyota last week announced the recall of some 6.5-million vehicles globally due to a faulty power-window switch that poses a potential fire risk. Toyota commented that a melting switch could lead to smoking and potentially lead to a fire.

The latest recall is an extension of a 2012 special service campaign which affected models including the Aygo (2006-2008), Corolla (2006-2010), Yaris (2006-2010) and RAV4 (2006-2010). The total number of vehicles affected in South Africa was 60 709 and to date, as much as 75% of those vehicles have received service action from a Toyota dealer.

Action to be taken includes the inspection of the window switch board, application of heat-resistant grease and if necessary, replacement of the entire switch board. Toyota South Africa has said that the number of additional vehicles affected is yet to be confirmed.

Toyota South Africa commented, “At this stage it is not yet clear how many additional South African vehicles will be affected by the current international recall action. Toyota South Africa Motors will make this information available as soon as confirmation of the potentially affected vehicles is received from TMC.”

We will keep you updated as soon as Toyota South Africa releases more details.