NHTSA Recall 15V284000
NHTSA Campaign Id 15V284000; Date: May. 13, 2015
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Recalled Vehicles:
2004 Toyota RAV4; 2005 Toyota RAV4
Component: Air Bags:frontal:driver Side Inflator Module
Manufactured by: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Affected Units:: 159,700
Recall Summary:
Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2004-2005 Toyota rav4 vehicles manufactured may 13, 2003, to October 25, 2005. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
How to Fix:
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag, free of charge. Owners were mailed an interim notice June 17, 2015. The recall began on August 21, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
Recall Notes:
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: Aug 21, 2015
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