Toyota recalls some RAV4 and Highlander models for airbag problem

Toyota is conducting a voluntary U.S. safety recall for certain 2007 and 2008 RAV4 models and 2008 Highlanders for a problem with airbag sensors.

About 214,000 RAV4s and 94,000 Highlanders and Highlander HVs will be recalled.

Two of the airbag sensors meant to detect vehicle roll angle could malfunction in these specific models sold in the North American market. Vehicles elsewhere are not equipped with the same system for rollover sensing.

Toyota will send notification letters to owners of involved vehicles by May.

By Michelle Koueiter