Mar 28, 2014 04:08 PM EDT
Toyota Recall: 2003-'04 Toyota Avalons Called Back Over Faulty Airbags

Toyota is recalling its 2003-'04 Toyota Avalon sedans in the U.S. due to front airbags and/or seatbelt pretensioners that may not work correctly.

The recall involves approximately 119,000 vehicles, according to the automaker.

"In the involved Toyota Avalon vehicles, certain circuits within the airbag control module may be susceptible to damage if exposed to electrical noise from other electrical components," Toyota said in a statement on Thursday. "In some instances, front airbags and/or seatbelt pretensioners could inadvertently deploy."

Toyota Spokeswoman Cindy Knight said to Edmunds that there is "one field technical report of minor injury," but no reports of crashes or fatalities have occurred as a result of the issue yet.

Toyota dealers are being instructed to fix the issues, free of charge. The problem can be handled by adding an electrical noise filter to the airbag control module, according to the automaker.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which oversees vehicle recalls in the U.S., has not commented regarding the recall as of press time.

A specific date recall date has not been set, according to Toyota.

Owners with more questions can contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

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