NHTSA Recall # | 118558 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 16V065000 |
MFG Compaign # | G0C, GLB |
Manufacturer | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing |
Supplier | TOYOTA |
Brand | TOYOTA |
Model | TUNDRA |
Model Year | 2006 |
Component | AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW |
Date of notification | 01/12/16 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 19/08/04 |
End date of manufacturing | 11/07/06 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 05/02/16 |
Report created | 05/02/16 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 320409 |
Defect summary | Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain model year 2003-2006 toyota land cruiser and lexus lx470, 2005-2006 toyota tundra and sequoia, 2004-2006 toyota 4runner and lexus gx470 vehicles equipped with side curtain-shield-air bags. The affected vehicles have an air bag control module that may be improperly programmed, causing the side curtain-shield-air bags to deploy inadvertently. |
Consequence summary | If the side curtain-shield-air bags deploy unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of occupant injury. |
Corrective action | Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control module with one that has improved programming, free of charge. The recall began on december 1, 2016. Owners may contact toyota customer service at 1-888-271-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is g0c and glb. |
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). |