Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing | NHTSA Recall #12V092000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12V092000 by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. Includes 495,470 affected units, AIRBAG CLOCKSPRING SPIRAL CABLES, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 tacoma vehicles, manufactured from september 14, 2004, through august 29, 2008. over time, steering wheel vibration may damage the spiral cable assembly (clockspring) that powers the driver?s air bag module. if damage occurs, the air bag warning lamp will illuminate and the air bag may become deactivated.

Corrective Action

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the spiral cable assembly, free of charge. an interim letter is expected to be mailed to owners during april 2012. owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 12V092000
Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Report Received Date: 2012-03-07T00:00:00
Subject: Airbag clockspring spiral cables
Component: Air Bags
Potentially Affected Units: 495,470

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 tacoma vehicles, manufactured from september 14, 2004, through august 29, 2008. over time, steering wheel vibration may damage the spiral cable assembly (clockspring) that powers the driver?s air bag module. if damage occurs, the air bag warning lamp will illuminate and the air bag may become deactivated.
Consequence Summary: In the event of a crash, the driver?s side air bag may not deploy, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Corrective Action: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the spiral cable assembly, free of charge. an interim letter is expected to be mailed to owners during april 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

Metadata

SID: row-24ce.6zv2.5m5e
NHTSA ID: 12V092000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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