Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing | NHTSA Recall #15V656000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V656000 by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. Affecting model year 2016 tacoma trucks manufactured august 20, 2015, to september 10, 2015 Includes 306 affected units, Driver's Knee Air Bag Module Bolts may Loosen, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2016 tacoma trucks manufactured august 20, 2015, to september 10, 2015

Defect Summary

Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016 tacoma trucks manufactured august 20, 2015, to september 10, 2015. in the affected vehicles, incorrect bolts were used to install the driver's knee air bag module.

Corrective Action

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will install the correct driver's knee air bag module mounting bolts, free of charge. the recall began on november 19, 2015. owners may contact toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is f0t.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V656000
Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Report Received Date: 2015-10-14T00:00:00
Subject: Driver's knee air bag module bolts may loosen
Component: Air Bags
Potentially Affected Units: 306

Details

MFR Campaign Number: F0T
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016 tacoma trucks manufactured august 20, 2015, to september 10, 2015. in the affected vehicles, incorrect bolts were used to install the driver's knee air bag module.
Consequence Summary: The incorrect bolts may loosen over time and affect the performance of the driver's knee air bag, increasing the risk of driver injury during a crash that necessitates deployment of the air bags.
Corrective Action: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will install the correct driver's knee air bag module mounting bolts, free of charge. the recall began on november 19, 2015. owners may contact toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is f0t.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 83.01

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NHTSA ID: 15V656000
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