NHTSA Campaign Id 14V556000; Date: Sep. 11, 2014
If the curtain-shield air bags (csa) do not deploy properly there is an increased risk of occupant injury during a crash.
2014 Toyota Tundra
Component: Air Bags:side/window
Manufactured by: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Affected Units:: 132,624
Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2014 Toyota tundra crewmax and double cab vehicles manufactured July 29, 2013, to August 22, 2014. Due to the possible misinstallation of the upper tab of the b-pillar interior trim, the curtain-shield air bags (csa) may not deploy properly in the event of a crash.
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the b-pillar interior trim installation and will replace it if it is not installed correctly, free of charge. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 21, 2014
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