NHTSA Recall # | 93992 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 12V029000 |
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Manufacturer | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing |
Supplier | TOYOTA |
Brand | TOYOTA |
Model | RAV4 |
Model Year | 2011 |
Component | AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW |
Date of notification | 08/03/12 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 24/11/11 |
End date of manufacturing | 19/12/11 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 01/02/12 |
Report created | 01/02/12 |
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Estimated number of affected units | 427 |
Defect summary | Toyota is recalling certain model year 2011 rav4 vehicles, manufactured from november 24, 2011, through december 19, 2011. In the curtain shield airbags, propellant with the incorrect specification was used for the initiator assembled in the airbag inflator. In this condition, the inflator may not perform properly, causing one or both curtain shield airbags to not deploy. |
Consequence summary | In the event of a crash, the airbags may not deploy and will not be able to properly protect an occupant, increasing the risk of injuries. |
Corrective action | Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will check the vehicle identification number to identify the curtain shield assemblies and replace the assemblies as necessary with new ones free of charge. The safety recall began on march 8, 2012. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www. Safercar. Gov . |