NHTSA Recall 12V092000
NHTSA Campaign Id 12V092000; Date: Mar. 7, 2012
In the event of a crash, the driver�s side air bag may not deploy, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2005 Toyota Tacoma; 2006 Toyota Tacoma; 2007 Toyota Tacoma; 2008 Toyota Tacoma; 2009 Toyota Tacoma
Component: Air Bags:frontal
Manufactured by: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Affected Units:: 495,470
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
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 Notes:
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the spiral cable assembly, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin in early April 2012. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
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