Date: 11.06.2014
Component: Air Bags
Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Description:
Toyota motor engineering and manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain model year 2002-2004 toyota sequoia and lexus sc and 2003-2004 toyota corolla, corolla matrix, tundra, and pontiac vibe vehicles to address a safety defect in the passenger side frontal air bag inflator which may produce excessive internal pressure causing the inflator to rupture upon deployment of the air bag. this recall addresses both the passenger side frontal air bags that were originally installed in the vehicles, as well as replacement air bags that may have been installed as replacement service parts. a replacement air bag may have been installed, as one example, if a vehicle had been in a crash necessitating the replacement of the passenger side frontal air bag.
Consequencs:
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking and potentially seriously injuring the passenger seat occupant or other occupants.
Notes:
Toyota will notify owners of affected toyota and lexus vehicles and general motors will notify owners of affected pontiac vibe vehicles. toyota, lexus, and gm dealers will replace the passenger side air bag inflator, free of charge. the recall began on july 29, 2014. owners may contact toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. pontiac vibe owners may contact gm at 1-800-521-7300. important note: this recall supersedes recall 13v-133 in which some vehicles were inspected and received a replacement inflator, while others were inspected but did not have their inflator replaced. all owners of vehicles that did not get an inflator replacement, or owners that do not know if they got an inflator replacement, should contact their toyota or lexus dealer.
Date: 11.06.2014
Component: Air Bags
Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Description:
Toyota motor engineering and manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain model year 2002-2004 toyota sequoia and lexus sc and 2003-2004 toyota corolla, corolla matrix, tundra, and pontiac vibe vehicles to address a safety defect in the passenger side frontal air bag inflator which may produce excessive internal pressure causing the inflator to rupture upon deployment of the air bag. this recall addresses both the passenger side frontal air bags that were originally installed in the vehicles, as well as replacement air bags that may have been installed as replacement service parts. a replacement air bag may have been installed, as one example, if a vehicle had been in a crash necessitating the replacement of the passenger side frontal air bag.
Consequencs:
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking and potentially seriously injuring the passenger seat occupant or other occupants.
Notes:
Toyota will notify owners of affected toyota and lexus vehicles and general motors will notify owners of affected pontiac vibe vehicles. toyota, lexus, and gm dealers will replace the passenger side air bag inflator, free of charge. the recall began on july 29, 2014. owners may contact toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. pontiac vibe owners may contact gm at 1-800-521-7300. important note: this recall supersedes recall 13v-133 in which some vehicles were inspected and received a replacement inflator, while others were inspected but did not have their inflator replaced. all owners of vehicles that did not get an inflator replacement, or owners that do not know if they got an inflator replacement, should contact their toyota or lexus dealer.
Date: 11.09.2014
Component: Air Bags > Side/window
Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Description:
Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain model year 2014 toyota tundra crewmax and double cab vehicles manufactured july 29, 2013, to august 22, 2014. due to the possible misinstallation of the upper tab of the b-pillar interior trim, the curtain-shield air bags (csa) may not deploy properly in the event of a crash.
Consequencs:
If the curtain-shield air bags (csa) do not deploy properly there is an increased risk of occupant injury during a crash.
Notes:
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the b-pillar interior trim installation and will replace it if it is not installed correctly, free of charge. owners may contact toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
