Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing | NHTSA Recall #12V029000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12V029000 by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. Includes 427 affected units, CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Toyota is recalling certain model year 2011 rav4 vehicles, manufactured from november 24, 2011, through december 19, 2011. in the curtain shield airbags, propellant with the incorrect specification was used for the initiator assembled in the airbag inflator. in this condition, the inflator may not perform properly, causing one or both curtain shield airbags to not deploy.

Corrective Action

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will check the vehicle identification number to identify the curtain shield assemblies and replace the assemblies as necessary with new ones free of charge. the safety recall began on march 8, 2012. owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 12V029000

Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Report Received Date: 2012-02-01T00:00:00

Subject: Curtain shield airbag

Component: Air Bags

Potentially Affected Units: 427

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Toyota is recalling certain model year 2011 rav4 vehicles, manufactured from november 24, 2011, through december 19, 2011. in the curtain shield airbags, propellant with the incorrect specification was used for the initiator assembled in the airbag inflator. in this condition, the inflator may not perform properly, causing one or both curtain shield airbags to not deploy.

Consequence Summary: In the event of a crash, the airbags may not deploy and will not be able to properly protect an occupant, increasing the risk of injuries.

Corrective Action: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will check the vehicle identification number to identify the curtain shield assemblies and replace the assemblies as necessary with new ones free of charge. the safety recall began on march 8, 2012. owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 12V029000

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