Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing | NHTSA Recall #11V245000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 11V245000 by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. Includes 307,848 affected units, INADVERTENT SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 highlander, highlander hybrid, and model year 2007-2008 rav4 vehicles. in the curtain shield airbag (csa) system, there are two sensors in the airbag sensor assembly which are designed to detect vehicle roll angle. if one of these sensors malfunctions, the airbag warning light (malfunction indicator light: mil) will illuminate and the roll detection system will be suspended; however, the airbag csa remains available in the event of a side crash. if both sensors fail nearly simultaneously after initial airbag system check, the csa and the seat belt pretensioner could be inadvertently activated.

Corrective Action

Toyota will replace the airbag sensor assembly with a new one containing improved roll rate sensors, free of charge. toyota intends to send an interim owner notification to owners early to mid-may, 2011 when sufficient parts and remedy becomes available. owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 11V245000

Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Report Received Date: 2011-04-21T00:00:00

Subject: Inadvertent side airbag deployment

Component: Air Bags

Potentially Affected Units: 307,848

Details

MFR Campaign Number: BOE-B1E

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 highlander, highlander hybrid, and model year 2007-2008 rav4 vehicles. in the curtain shield airbag (csa) system, there are two sensors in the airbag sensor assembly which are designed to detect vehicle roll angle. if one of these sensors malfunctions, the airbag warning light (malfunction indicator light: mil) will illuminate and the roll detection system will be suspended; however, the airbag csa remains available in the event of a side crash. if both sensors fail nearly simultaneously after initial airbag system check, the csa and the seat belt pretensioner could be inadvertently activated.

Consequence Summary: Inadvertent activation of the csa and/or the seat belt pretensioner can cause injury to a vehicle occupant.

Corrective Action: Toyota will replace the airbag sensor assembly with a new one containing improved roll rate sensors, free of charge. toyota intends to send an interim owner notification to owners early to mid-may, 2011 when sufficient parts and remedy becomes available. owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 11V245000

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