Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing | NHTSA Recall #15V284000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V284000 by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. Affecting model year 2004-2005 toyota rav4 vehicles manufactured may 13, 2003, to october 25, 2005 Includes 159,700 affected units, Driver Side Frontal Air Bag May Rupture, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2004-2005 toyota rav4 vehicles manufactured may 13, 2003, to october 25, 2005

Defect Summary

Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain model year 2004-2005 toyota rav4 vehicles manufactured may 13, 2003, to october 25, 2005. the affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.

Corrective Action

Owners of these vehicles are advised not to drive their vehicles until the recall remedy has been completed. toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag, free of charge. owners were mailed an interim notice june 17, 2015. the recall began on august 21, 2015. owners may contact toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V284000
Report Received Date: 2015-05-13T00:00:00
Subject: Driver side frontal air bag may rupture
Component: Air Bags
Potentially Affected Units: 159,700

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain model year 2004-2005 toyota rav4 vehicles manufactured may 13, 2003, to october 25, 2005. the affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
Consequence Summary: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Corrective Action: Owners of these vehicles are advised not to drive their vehicles until the recall remedy has been completed. toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag, free of charge. owners were mailed an interim notice june 17, 2015. the recall began on august 21, 2015. owners may contact toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: Yes
Completion Rate: 93

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NHTSA ID: 15V284000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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