NHTSA Recall # | 153546 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 20V734000 |
MFG Compaign # | 20TB17/20TA17 |
Manufacturer | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing |
Supplier | TOYOTA |
Brand | TOYOTA |
Model | RAV4 HYBRID |
Model Year | 2020 |
Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL |
Date of notification | 18/12/20 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 05/10/24 |
End date of manufacturing | 05/10/24 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 25/11/20 |
Report created | 27/11/20 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | 208 |
Estimated number of affected units | 161 |
Defect summary | Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 toyota avalon and 2020 avalon hybrid, rav4, and rav4 hybrid vehicles. Breakaway pins within the steering column, designed to absorb energy and reduce injury during a crash, could have been damaged during production, possibly affecting the performance of the driver's air bag in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 208, "occupant crash protection." |
Consequence summary | In the event of a crash, an air bag that does not perform as designed can increase the risk of injury. |
Corrective action | Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering column, free of charge. The recall began december 18, 2020. Owners may contact toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 20tb17/20ta17. |
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). |