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Driving test vehicle recall: Toyota Yaris
This vehicle can’t be used for your practical driving test as it is subject to a recall notice that has been issued by the vehicle manufacturer for safety reasons. Find out if your vehicle is affected and what action you need to take.
Vehicles affected
Toyota Yaris vehicles with the following range of vehicle identification numbers (VIN) and a registration number of 55 onwards:
VNKKG9#3#0A001018 to VNKKG9#3#0A032844
VNKJC9#3#0A008629 to VNKJC9#3#0A046881
VNKJG9#3#0A002425 to VNKJG9#3#0A032787
VNKJL9#3#0A013738 to VNKJL9#3#0A090052
VNKKL9#3#0A001022 to VNKKL9#3#0A090056
VNKKC9#3#0A001024 to VNKKC9#3#0A046882
You can find the VIN at the bottom of the front window, on the passenger side of the vehicle.
Recall issue date
2 February 2007.
Problem
Faulty headrests and side airbag deployment.
Action
You must provide documentary evidence to show that:
- work has been done
- vehicle has been checked and no work is necessary
One of the documentary evidence can be:
- the original recall letter stamped and dated by a Toyota dealer
- written confirmation from a Toyota garage
Toyota has set up a customer helpline – 0845 275 5555 – if you need further help or advice.
If you take an affected vehicle to your test and don’t provide any documentary evidence your test will be cancelled.
No compensation will be paid.
The Driving Standards Agency (DSA) is sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.
Further information
For more details, please contact DSA. Please quote the reference number COB/47/2007 to help with your enquiry.
Telephone
0300 200 1122
