"Toyota and GM Issue Urgent Recall for Old Corolla, Matrix, and RAV4 Models Due to Airbag Safety Concerns"

Toyota and General Motors have issued an urgent warning for about 61,000 older Corolla, Matrix, RAV4, and Pontiac Vibe models, advising owners to stop driving them due to the risk of Takata air bag inflators exploding and hurling shrapnel. The affected vehicles are from the 2003 and 2004 model years, with most in the U.S. Owners are urged to contact local dealers for repair options, as the air bags can cause serious injury or death. The recall is part of the largest series of auto recalls in U.S. history, prompted by the potential for dangerous malfunctions in Takata inflators.