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UMW Toyota Statement On Takata Airbag Replacement Issue

(Published as received, 4th June 2018)

UMW Toyota Motor Sdn Bhd (UMWT) the distributor of Toyota and Lexus Vehicles in Malaysia announced its support today towards the government’s seriousness in handling the Takata Airbag replacement issue.

Understanding the urgency of the situation, the Minister of Transport, YB Anthony Loke, has instructed Road Transport Department (JPJ) offices not to allow the renewal of roadtax if a vehicle has not had the affected module replaced.

The replacement of the Takata SRS airbag system’s inflator module is necessary because of propellant degradation within the module which can cause the airbag to break up when inflating. This may result in sharp metal pieces being sprayed towards the driver and/or front passenger, causing serious injuries or even death. The defect affects millions of vehicles worldwide made over the past 15 years by many different vehicle manufacturers.

“Since 2013, Toyota Motor Corporation has been actively addressing this issue. The affected vehicles have been identified and distributors worldwide have been informed to initiate Special Service Campaigns. During these campaigns, the airbag inflator modules have been replaced at no charge to the owners,” explained Mr. Akio Takeyama, Deputy Chairman of UMW Toyota Motor.

UMWT has reported a high completion rate of 91% for Lexus vehicles that are below 3 years old and 53% for Toyota vehicles that are below 6 years old for the replacement of the inflator modules. It urges owners of older Toyota and Lexus vehicles to come forward to have the affected airbag inflator modules replaced quickly. The vehicle range for affected Toyota vehicles are from 2001–2014 and 2007-2016 for affected Lexus vehicles.

UMWT further assures its customers that efforts have been made to request owners to bring their vehicles to authorised service centres for the free replacement of the module and notification letters have been sent to owners based on their contact details in its database.

“Safety is our highest priority and we have made every effort to contact owners through various means. We are grateful to the Transport Minister for his concern and will fully support this initiative,” said Mr. Ravindran K., President of UMW Toyota Motor.

UMWT urges any concerned parties and customers who have queries regarding this matter to contact them where full support will be given so that there will be no issues with regards to road tax renewals pertaining to non-airbag replacements.

Toyota also has created a VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) checker on its website toyota.com.my to allow Toyota owners to check if their vehicles are involved in any special service campaign including the Takata airbag inflator module replacement. Affected customers will have to provide their contact details to enable an aftersales representative to contact them with arrangements for the replacement of the affected inflator module.

Besides the online checker, Toyota owners can also find out about any other ongoing Special Service Campaigns by calling the Toyota free-phone at 1800-8-TOYOTA (869682).

UMWT Announces “Mula Jalan Cerita Bersama Toyota” Raya 2018 Promotion

Hari Raya Aidilfitri approaches and UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) invites Malaysians to add a Toyota to their festive stories with the Mula Jalan Cerita Bersama Toyota promotion. During the promotion period, throughout the month of June 2018, the best deals for new Toyota vehicles will be offered and what’s even better, prices are reduced as the Goods & Services Tax (GST) will not be charged.

Vehicle prices such as the Vios is now more affordable with price starting from RM70,752 and comes with free maintenance package worth RM2,005, while the compact MPV Toyota Sienta is now priced at RM91,527 with cash rebate of RM1,000.

The company adds on more savings of up to RM3,500 as well as free accessories worth up to RM5,790 (depending on the model purchased). Duit Raya of RM500 will also be given with the purchase of all passenger cars (Toyota Vios, Corolla Altis and Camry) and MPV models (Toyota Innova, Avanza and Sienta).

For those who prefer the Toyota Hilux and Fortuner, cash rebates of RM1,000 plus free accessories worth up to RM3,429 are offered. All offers are for selected variants and subject to Terms and Conditions, while stocks last.

Customers who require a financing plan may also check out the offers from Toyota Capital services like the Toyota 2-Tier Plan which offers lower monthly instalments for graduates and Toyota Drive financing plan, the first of its kind where customers can save more.

For peace of mind, all Toyota models comes with a 5-year warranty and unlimited mileage (except for Toyota Hilux with maximum mileage of 150,000kms). To enhance the value of your Toyota, the warranty is transferable to the next owner within the terms and conditions.

To find out more about these attractive offers, customers can visit any Toyota showrooms where test-drives are also available. Visit toyota.com.my for further information.

In line with the Jalan Cerita promotions, Toyota will also be releasing a “Jalan Cerita Raya” video to recall the many wonderful years of Toyota’s journey with Malaysians. You may find out more by heading over to our microsite at jalancerita.toyota.com.my

UMW Toyota Issues Recall Of Alphard & Vellfire For ECU & EPB Fix

UMW Toyota Motor Sdn Bhd (UMWT), distributor of Toyota and Lexus vehicles in Malaysia, has announced a Special Service Campaign (SSC) to update the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) of the Electric Parking Brake (EPB) system of certain units of Toyota Alphard and Vellfire. UMWT has assured that the safety of their customers is always Toyota’s top priority.

There are around 1,900 units of the two models manufactured from April 2016 to Feb 2018 and distributed by UMWT involved in this campaign. The condition occurs due to improper programming of the ECU for electric parking brake system. There is the possibility that a voltage reduction during an engine re-start after an idling stop could be judged as an abnormality if the battery has experienced degradation. If this were to occur, a warning light would illuminate and the EPB system may not work.

UMWT will notify all its affected vehicle owners officially to update the ECU programming at no charge to the customers. The work should take around an hour. For further information, owners of affected cars can contact any authorised Toyota service centre or call the Toyota Freephone at 1800-8-TOYOTA (869682).

Toyota owners can also visit Toyota’s Special Service Campaign webpage through this link: toyota.com.my to check whether their vehicle is involved, through Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Checker. To those who have uploaded the Toyota Drive Apps, there is also a link to Toyota’s SSC page and the VIN Checker. Information on other vital SSCs is also available on the webpage.

UMW Toyota Introduces Upgraded Avanza 1.5X

UMW Toyota Motor Sdn Bhd will soon introduce a new variant to its popular Avanza MPV, called the Avanza 1.5X which has a revised and more rugged theme to its appearance. This new variant is nowopen for booking with prices starting from RM82,700 (excluding insurance, for private registration in Peninsular Malaysia).

The upgraded Avanza will be available for viewing after 24th February 2018 at all UMW Toyota showrooms nationwide, but as mentioned bookings are already being accepted.

Avanza 1.5X Key External Appearance Changes…

The new variant comes with front and rear bumpers with black coloured extensions and silver mouldings, as well as over-fenders around the wheel arches. The over-fenders, finished in black, provide additional protection from road debris which may be thrown up by the wheels. At the same time, it visually lessens the gap between the tyres and wheel arches.

The side cladding also contributes to the rugged image while having a functional purpose of protecting the bodywork. New rear combination reflector units are integrated with the rear lights, providing a stylish touch at the rear end of the Avanza 1.5X.

Want to know more?

For the full Press Release, click here: 011_New Toyota Avanza 1.5X

For the full Price List, click here: Avanza price summary 2018

UMW Toyota Motor Announces Special Service Campaign for Lexus NX, RX & Corolla Altis

UMW Toyota Motor Sdn Bhd (UMWT), distributor of Toyota and Lexus vehicles in Malaysia, has announced a Special Service Campaign (SSC) to inspect, and if required, replace the airbag sensor of certain units of the Toyota Corolla Altis, Lexus NX & Lexus RX model.

This SSC was announced following the move by Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) to start a global Special Service Campaign regarding an Airbag Sensor which was announced on 31^st January. Based on information received from TMC, the number affected are 2,800 units of Toyota Corolla Altis, and around 500 units of Lexus NX and Lexus RX. These cars were manufactured from June 2015 to January 2016 and distributed by UMWT and Lexus Malaysia.

The defect relates to manufacturing issues as there are possibilities that the insulation of Integrated Circuit (IC) chips in affected Pressure sensors and G sensors could peel off over time, creating an open circuit in the IC chip. If this were to occur, the airbag warning light will illuminate. Further, the side/curtain airbags and/or front airbags can become deactivated and will not deploy when required to. This could increase the risk of injury to the occupants in the event of a crash.

TMC is currently working on obtaining the necessary parts for the SSC and when the parts are available, UMWT will notify affected owners to request them to bring their cars to an authorised Toyota or Lexus authorized service centre to make the necessary replacements. The work should take about 30 minutes to 4 hours (depending on model) and while it can all costs involved for the replacement will be borne by UMWT.

Owners of affected cars can contact any authorised Toyota service centre or call the Toyota Freephone at 1800-8-TOYOTA (869682). For Lexus owners, customers can contact Lexus authorised dealers nationwide or contact its Freephone; 1800 88 53987 (1-800-88-LEXUS) or visit lexus.com.my.

Toyota owners can also visit Toyota’s Special Service Campaign webpage through this link: toyota.com.my to check whether their vehicle is involved, through Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Checker. To those who have uploaded the Toyota Drive Apps, there is also a link to Toyota’s SSC page and the VIN Checker. Information on other vital SSCs is also available on the webpage.

2018 Toyota Vios Now Available For Booking Starting @ RM74,980

UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) has announced that the order-taking of the new Toyota Vios will start effective from this week onward.

UMWT has started the New Year with upgrades to its bestselling model, the Toyota Vios. It will now give customers even better value for money. The 2018 model gets cosmetic changes on the exterior as well as interior, providing a fresh appearance.

Besides design refreshment, new accessories such as Parking Sensor, Shark Fin Antenna, and Illuminated Scuff Plates have been introduced. Vios will be the first model in its segment to have a Parking Sensor and this item will be offered as standard for TRD, GX and G variants.

A new DVD-AVX entertainment system with enhanced features is also available for this Vios and it is offered with a reverse camera as standard for all variants except Vios J (MT) and J (AT).

Existing advanced items such as Panoramic View Monitor and Digital Video Recorder, etc are still offered on top of the new accessories.

As before, there are 6 variants to choose from with prices starting from RM74,980 (excluding insurance, for private registration in Peninsular Malaysia). All the variants of the Vios qualify as Energy Efficient Vehicles (EEV) under the current National Automotive Policy.

As with all the latest Toyota models sold by UMWT, the Vios comes with a 5-year warranty and unlimited mileage. If the vehicle is sold off during the first 5 years, the warranty coverage will also be available to the next owner, enhancing the value of the vehicle.

Bookings are now accepted at all Toyota showrooms nationwide. For more information, kindly visit toyota.com.my.

Winners of Toyota Dream Car Art contest announced

Toyota’s annual Dream Car Art contest which saw more than 1,300 artworks submitted by talented children from around the country, has drawn to a close. Nine lucky children were chosen as winners at the national level (Malaysia) this year and they will go on to compete at the world level in August 2017. These winners were chosen from three age categories – under 8 years old, 8 to 11 years old and 12 to 15 years old.

The nine winners at Malaysia national level are, Lim Wei Wen, Choo Han Yean, Chew Xin Ni in the under 8 years old category, Lee Pei Lin, Tan Ee Ven, Lim Xiao Yun in the 8 to 11 years old category and Charmaine Lim, Chee Ying Xuan, Lim Yuan Qian in the 12 to 15 years old segment.

UMW Toyota (local distributor of Toyota vehicles in Malaysia) awarded first place winners at the national level the Apple iPad Mini 4. Second prize winners were given mountain bikes will those in third place received two tickets each to the Legoland theme park in Johor.

The artworks of all nine children will be sent to Toyota Motor Corporation in Japan and will be reviewed by a panel of experts along with submission from around the globe for the World Contest phase. Winners at this level win a trip to Tokyo, Japan to attend the awards ceremony in August of this year.

Since 2004, the Japanese automaker has conducted this art contest as part of the company’s social contribution initiatives. According to the automaker, the main objective of the contest is to foster interest in developing ideas on designs of future vehicles.

“The Toyota Dream Car Art contest aims to develop talents amongst children and teenagers to express their ideas on futuristic mobility through art form, by drawing their dream car. I also would like to congratulate the nine lucky winners for their efforts and creativity that made it through to the World Contest”, says the Deputy Chairman of UMW Toyota Motor, Mr. Akio Takeyama.

Toyota conducts contests like this every year as part of its commitment to promote art and develop young minds that may have an interest in vehicle designs. These young kinds may eventually go on to become vehicle designers some day.

UMWT to replace faulty inflator module on selected Toyota vehicles

If you own a recent model Toyota, this might be of importance to you. UMW Toyota Motor Sdn Bhd (UMWT), which is the offical distributor of Toyota vehicles here in Malaysia, has announced a special service campaign dubbed SSC.

Apparently, the issue is pertaining to the front passenger airbag inflator module in the Toyota Corolla Altis, Vios, Yaris and Alphard manufactured from May 2010 to December 2012 and distributed by UMWT itself. Toyota says that due to prolonged exposure to the humidity, high temperatures and high temperature cycling, degradation could occur to the propellant in the inflator module. The degradation of this propellant, a non-desiccated and phase stabilized Ammonium Nitrate, may cause the module to rupture.

As a result, during an airbag deployment, metal fragments from the ruptured module could pass through the airbag at high speed and into the vehicle cabin. This is a serious concern, because these metal fragments could cause serious injury or even death to the vehicle’s occupants.

So far, the company has identified 42,000 vehicles that are affected by this problem and are working around the clock to source for replacement parts for them. Once the parts have been made available, UMWT will contact respective owners to set an appointment to bring in their vehicles to rectify the issue. Toyota says that it will take 1 to 3 hours to have the faulty part replaced, and all costs for the replacement process will be borne by the company itself.

Some of these vehicles may not be in the hands of the original owners and may have been sold to a second-hand dealership or another buyer. As such, if you have a Toyota that fits the model and year of manufacuture mentioned above, please contact any authorised Toyota service centre or call the Toyota Freephone at 1800-8- TOYOTA (869682).

Alternatively, Owners can visit Toyota’s Special Service Campaign webpage through this link: https://toyota.com.my/aftersales-services/special- service-campaigns to check whether their vehicle is involved, through Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Checker. To those who have uploaded the Toyota Drive Apps, there is also a link to Toyota’s SSC page and the VIN Checker.

Toyota are also taking a proactive approach to reach owners. UMWT is setting up special SSC booths at Toyota Go 2017 events held in the month of April and May at selected AEON malls throughout the country. Details regarding the locations will be announced at a later date.

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