Safety Recall NHTSA · 97V043001 Reported March 20, 1997

Toyota/air bag

Q: What is recall 97V043001?

NHTSA recall 97V043001 was issued by Toyota Motor Corporation on March 20, 1997. It addresses: Toyota/air bag. The recall affects approximately 61,202 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Toyota Motor Corporation · N/A · 61,202 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

97V043001

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Toyota Motor Corporation

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

61,202

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

March 20, 1997

Defect Summary

If the air bag computer in a subject vehicle experiences a mechanical shock (i.e., rapidly moving the front seat back against the stops or a sudden release of the parking brake) within a very short time after the engine is started, the air bag can deploy inadvertently.

Safety Consequence

Unexpected air bag deployment can result in occupant injury.

Corrective Action

Dealers will repair the air bag computer.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Toyota Motor Corporation dealer and reference recall ID 97V043001 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 97V043001

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 97V043001?

NHTSA recall 97V043001 was issued by Toyota Motor Corporation on March 20, 1997. It addresses: Toyota/air bag. The recall affects approximately 61,202 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Toyota Motor Corporation dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 97V043001 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). 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.