Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing | NHTSA Recall #20V033000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 20V033000 by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. Affecting 1998-2000 rav4, 1998-1999 rav4 ev and celica and 1997-1998 supra vehicles Includes 138,842 affected units, Air Bag Inflators May Rupture or Underinflate Bag, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

1998-2000 rav4, 1998-1999 rav4 ev and celica and 1997-1998 supra vehicles

Defect Summary

Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain 1998-2000 rav4, 1998-1999 rav4 ev and celica and 1997-1998 supra vehicles. these vehicles were equipped with non-azide driver air bag inflators (nadi) and do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (psan) propellant. due to a manufacturing issue, the nadi inflators may absorb moisture, causing the inflators to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate.

Corrective Action

Toyota will notify owners, and owners will have the option to self-inspect, or have a dealer inspect the steering wheel on their vehicle to determine if their vehicle may be equipped with an affected inflator. potentially affected steering wheel serial numbers will be inspected by a dealer. based on the inspection, dealers will replace the front driver air bag inflator with an alternate one, as necessary. these repairs will be performed free of charge. the recall began august 28, 2020. owners may contact toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. toyota's numbers for this recall is 20tb01 and 20ta01.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 20V033000
Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Report Received Date: 2020-01-22T00:00:00
Subject: Air bag inflators may rupture or underinflate bag
Component: Air Bags
Potentially Affected Units: 138,842

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 20TB01/20TA01
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain 1998-2000 rav4, 1998-1999 rav4 ev and celica and 1997-1998 supra vehicles. these vehicles were equipped with non-azide driver air bag inflators (nadi) and do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (psan) propellant. due to a manufacturing issue, the nadi inflators may absorb moisture, causing the inflators to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate.
Consequence Summary: In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. an underinflated air bag may not properly protect the occupant, and increases the risk of serious injury or death.
Corrective Action: Toyota will notify owners, and owners will have the option to self-inspect, or have a dealer inspect the steering wheel on their vehicle to determine if their vehicle may be equipped with an affected inflator. potentially affected steering wheel serial numbers will be inspected by a dealer. based on the inspection, dealers will replace the front driver air bag inflator with an alternate one, as necessary. these repairs will be performed free of charge. the recall began august 28, 2020. owners may contact toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. toyota's numbers for this recall is 20tb01 and 20ta01.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 13.11

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NHTSA ID: 20V033000
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