NHTSA Recall 96V107000
NHTSA Campaign Id 96V107000; Date: Jun. 20, 1996
This leakage condition could cause the air bag to inadvertently deploy.
Recalled Vehicles:
1993 GEO Prizm; 1994 GEO Prizm; 1995 GEO Prizm; 1993 Toyota Corolla; 1994 Toyota Corolla; 1995 Toyota Corolla
Component: Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control Module
Manufactured by: Toyota Motor Co. , Ltd.
Affected Units:: 627,858
Recall Summary:
If liquid is spilled in the console box area, the air bag warning light can illuminate and stay "on" during normal driving conditions.
How to Fix:
Dealers will install a protective cover over the air bag sensor to prevent possible malfunction caused by the spilling of liquid substances on the sensor. Air bag sensors damaged by previous liquid spillage will be replaced.
Recall Notes:
System: interior; passive restraint; air bag impact sensor. Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Owner notification: owners have already been notified of this campaign. Note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 8, 1996
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