| Issue ID | 1330362 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10919926 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | MATRIX |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 01/10/16 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Spiral cable assembly with electrical connections damaged. Airbag light stays on when the steering wheel is turned. A recall for 2009-2010 matrix is in effect (http://www. Autonews. Com/article/20140409/copy01/304099971/toyota-recalls-more-than-6-million-vehicles) but 2005 matrix and other years are actually also affected by these defect. A recall for 2005 matrix to replace airbag module is announced by toyota but not for damaged spiral cable assembly which should be related to the airbag module defect as the airbag module is attached to the spiral cable assembly |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | CALGARY AB T2C 1G7 CANADA, MA |
| VIN pattern | 2T1KR32E15CXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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