| Issue ID | 1533806 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11173296 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | TUNDRA |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 08/12/18 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota tundra. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 16v065000 (air bags), but the contact did not receive a recall notification. The contact heard a loud noise coming from the vehicle. Suddenly, the front driver and passenger side curtain air bags deployed with force. The contact sustained a head injury that required medical attention. An incident report was filed, but not a police report. The dealer (priority toyota hampton, 2301 w mercury blvd, hampton, va 23666, (757) 838-5000) inspected the vehicle per the manufacturer's instruction to investigate the air bag deployment. The manufacturer investigated the edr box, but found no failure. The manufacturer sent a letter indicating that the vehicle owner was at fault. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact felt that the investigation failed to provide a conclusion that the recall remedy would have provided a permanent remedy. The failure mileage was not available. *tt*jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | SMITHFIELD, VA |
| VIN pattern | 5TBDT44195SXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | Y |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 1 |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 01/12/16 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 10 |
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| Type of child seat code | |
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| Dealer's name | PRIVATE OWNER |
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