China announces Toyota, Chrysler recalls

GAC-Toyota will recall nearly 9,400 Highlander vehicles from March 10 due to defective air bags, China's quality watchdog announced on Friday.

The recall covers Highlander vehicles produced between December 25, 2013 and February 11, 2014, the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine (AQSIQ) said.

The recall is due to a defects in assembly of the inflator and diffuser in side airbags, which could cause insufficient inflation.

The company will repair affected cars' faulty parts free of charge.

In a separate statement, the AQSIQ said Chrysler Group (China) Sales Ltd. will, starting from May 15, recall 151 imported Chrysler 300S models produced between February 19 and May 17, 2013.