Incorrect passenger air bag status /fmvss 208
Defect Summary
Certain pickup trucks equipped with automatic transmissions and optional fabric front captain's chairs fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, 'occupant crash protection.' these vehicles were built with an incorrect front passenger occupant classification system indicator light lens which will not display the status of the front passenger air bag.
Safety Consequence
As a result, the vehicle occupants will not be made aware of whether or not the air bag is activated and ready to protect the occupant as appropriate.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the front passenger occupant classification system indicator lens. the recall began august 5, 2005. owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
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FAQ: Recall 05V328000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 05V328000?
NHTSA recall 05V328000 was issued by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing on July 20, 2005. It addresses: Incorrect passenger air bag status /fmvss 208. The recall affects approximately 2,527 vehicles, with the defect involving the Air Bags component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 05V328000 or the manufacturer campaign number 50K. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.