Toyota Is Recalling 3.4 Million Vehicles Worldwide

The video discusses a significant safety issue where airbags may not inflate during crashes, affecting millions of vehicles, primarily in the US. It details a recall of various Toyota models, including Corollas, Matrix, and Avalons, due to this problem. The Office of Defects Investigation is examining airbag control issues in over 12 million vehicles from different manufacturers. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration highlights that electrical overstress can prevent airbag deployment. Additionally, Toyota has announced a recall of nearly 700,000 vehicles in the US due to faulty fuel pumps.

What prompted the investigation by the Office of Defects Investigation?

What malfunction can occur in the airbag control unit during a crash?