Toyota to recall over 300,000 vehicles over faulty airbag

BEIJING - Toyota will recall 302,705 vehicles over exploding airbags from June 12, said a statement released by China's quality supervisor on Wednesday.

The affected models include Vios and Corrola EX, manufactured between Jan 1, 2004 and March 31, 2007, said the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine.

The passenger seat airbags may explode and send shrapnel flying at drivers and passengers, said the statement.

The automaker will repair the faulty components free of charge.