NHTSA Recall 20V033000
NHTSA Campaign Id 20V033000; Date: Jan. 22, 2020
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
1998 Toyota Celica; 1999 Toyota Celica; 1998 Toyota RAV4; 1999 Toyota RAV4; 2000 Toyota RAV4; 1997 Toyota Supra; 1998 Toyota Supra
Component: Air Bags:frontal:driver Side Inflator Module
Manufactured by: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Affected Units:: 138,842
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
the remedy for this recall is still under development. the recall is expected to begin march 22, 2020. owners may contact toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. toyota's numbers for this recall is 20tb01 and 20ta01.
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.
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