Front Driver Side Air Bag Inflator problems of the 2011 Toyota Sienna

Takata recall. In June 2016 received letter from Toyota stating "safety recall notice (interim notice) multiple models and model years takata front passenger airbag inflator (zone a} on front of envelope. Inside letter further stated the problem; what Toyota will do at no charge; and what we should do, "until the remedy becomes available, we recommend that you do not operate the vehicle with an occupant in the front passenger seat. " it has been almost a year now and my wife and other family members have been greatly inconvenienced and have had to cancel road trips because of lack of needed seating. After almost a year of making monthly frustrating phone calls I have been told parts are still not available and have no idea when they will be. Also, have received the exact same notice of recall on power sliding doors on my vehicle a few months ago with the same response on the availability of parts. The driving of my vehicle has not been affected by these notices only the inconvenience of seating and the possible safety of my passengers.

I received two letters in the mail for safety recalls on my takata front passenger airbag inflator (zone a) as well as excessive corrosion of the spare tire carrier cable. I tried contacting two dealerships near me, and they did not try to meet basic safety standards. The dealerships told me that I must wait several months to solve my issues or that they would call me back soon (and of course, they didn't). The nearest one to me, bredemann dealership @ (847) 655-1435, told me that I must wait three months for supplies to come in. My life and safety are on the line, and I do not want to put myself in danger because of a dealership's lack of customer service and meeting basic safety standards.

2011 Toyota Sienna. Consumer writes in regards to no remedy available to repair front passenger airbag inflator recall notice.

Takata recall Toyota has failed to provide or remedy the takata defect within a reasonable time frame. Metal fragments from inflator rupture could kill my family in the event of airbag rupture. I hold Toyota responsible for knowing about this problem and not providing any solution to date.

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Toyota Sienna. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16v340000 (air bags) for the frontal passenger inflator and 16v858000 (latches/locks/linkages). The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Toyota Sienna. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16v340000 (air bags) for the frontal air bag inflator and 16v858000 (structure:body:door); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

"takata recall" received notice from Toyota that takata front passenger airbag inflator zone a has been issued a safety recall. No current solution given to fix problem but advised not to have passengers in front seat. This is a terrible solution for a problem with possible maiming or deadly consequence as it diminishes the utility of the vehicle. The ntsb should mandate that Toyota replace these devices immediately or within a very short period of time. I understand that there are detonators manufactured that do not contain the volatile gas used in the takata equipped bags. Toyota should acquire these at their expense and refit the vehicles with the alternative detonators.

"takata recall" received letter from Toyota on 7/25/16 that we had takata recall. We knew from checking Toyota recall long before the letter that our car had a recall the takata airbags but not the seriousness of recall. Letter indicated the following: we are in zone a(high humidity- temperatures) degrades propellant which can cause inflator to rupture during air bag deployment. Metal fragments could pass through the airbag striking vehicle occupants and results in serious injury or death. Toyota says we should do this: do not operate the vehicle with an occupant in front passenger seat. When you have only one car this is unexceptable. . . . . . . . . When they say this can cause death to front seat passenger what make them think that the driver may not also get impacted and cause another issue. Also what impact does this have on your car and medical insurance.

"takata recall" recall of the takata airbag inflators have not been replaced. Toyota corporation did notify us and when we questioned about the replacement at price Toyota, 168 north dupont highway, new castle, DE 19720, replacement parts were not available at that time. Not further communications for approximately 2 years.

2011 Toyota Sienna. Consumer writes in regards to remedy not available within a reasonable time frame to repair front passenger airbag inflator recall notice.

Summary: the subject vehicles are equipped with front passenger airbag inflators produced by takata. According to takata, the propellant in these inflators may degrade after prolonged exposure to high absolute humidity and fluctuating high temperatures. Degraded propellant can cause inflator rupture during airbag deployment. Safety risk: in the event of an inflator rupture, metal fragments could pass through the airbag cushion material, striking the vehicle occupants, and result in serious injury or death. Remedy: Toyota is currently preparing the remedy for this condition and will provide additional information as it becomes available. The remedy, when available, will consist of the replacement of the airbag inflator or the airbag assembly, depending on the vehicle model. Recall status: recall incomplete. Remedy not yet available.