Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing | NHTSA Recall #01V372000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 01V372000 by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. Includes 19,587 affected units, TOYOTA/AIR BAG, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with a three-spoke style steering wheel. during air bag deployment, it is possible that the bottom seam of the front driver's side air bag module cover (horn pad) could be torn away allowing the bottom portion of the cover to completely detach from the air bag module.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the driver's side air bag module. owner notification began december 28, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331 or lexus at 1-888-333-9376.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 01V372000

Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Report Received Date: 2001-12-11T00:00:00

Subject: Toyota/air bag

Component: Air Bags

Potentially Affected Units: 19,587

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with a three-spoke style steering wheel. during air bag deployment, it is possible that the bottom seam of the front driver's side air bag module cover (horn pad) could be torn away allowing the bottom portion of the cover to completely detach from the air bag module.

Consequence Summary: If this should occur, there is a possibility that the detached bottom portion may strike the driver causing personal injury.

Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the driver's side air bag module. owner notification began december 28, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331 or lexus at 1-888-333-9376.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-mpx2.wan7-urpn

NHTSA ID: 01V372000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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