Yet another recall for Toyota

Holy Cow, Toyota issues ANOTHER recall! This time for 2008 Highlanders and 2007-2008 RAV4's. In these vehicles the curtain side airbag roll over sensor(s) might malfunction.

Malfunction of a single sensor will activate the MIL and suspend the roll detection system (though airbag will still function in a side impact according to Toyota). Malfunction of two sensors simultaneously could cause inadvertent deployment of the curtain side airbag and activation of the seat belt pretensioner. The recall affects a little over 300,000 vehicles. Toyota plans to send notification to owners in early to mid May 2011.

Update: The Detroit News reported this morning that Toyota's auto production in Japan was down 62.7 percent in March, because of the parts shortage that's a result of the earthquake and tsunami. Honda's production was also down by nearly the same percentage. Serious issues for Toyota.