NHTSA Recall # | 132725 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 18V776000 |
MFG Compaign # | J0W |
Manufacturer | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing |
Supplier | SCION |
Brand | SCION |
Model | XA |
Model Year | 2004 |
Component | AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE |
Date of notification | 21/12/18 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 27/01/03 |
End date of manufacturing | 08/01/07 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 01/11/18 |
Report created | 06/11/18 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 16992 |
Defect summary | Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain 2004-2006 toyota scion xa vehicles. The air bag control module for the supplemental restraint system (srs ecu) may experience an internal short, possibly causing the air bags to unintentionally deploy, or become deactivated. |
Consequence summary | If the air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners unintentionally deploy, it can increase the risk of a crash. If the air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners are deactivated, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash. |
Corrective action | Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the srs ecu, and if necessary, replace the air bag control module, free of charge. The recall began december 21, 2018. Owners may contact toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is j0w. |
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). |