| Issue ID | 1209260 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10748045 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | SEQUOIA |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 01/12/14 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I am part of the front passenger seat airbag recall for 2006 toyota sequoias. As a consumer, i have known about the defective airbag for almost 12 months and i am just now receiving a letter from toyota about it. All the letter says is that toyota is trying to find parts with no further information or date when the airbag will be replaced. In the meantime, toyota asks me not to have a passenger in the front passenger seat. I believe toyota has negligently stretched the recall notice long past when the problem was first discovered. Toyota still does not have replacement parts and the recall letter sets no timetable for the repair. The remedy is woefully inadequate to not use the front passenger seat. I know the us government has sued over this airbag issue. When does the actual consumer benefit from a suitable remedy? |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 138000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | POTOMAC, MD |
| VIN pattern | 5TDBT48AX6SXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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