Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing | NHTSA Recall #18V776000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18V776000 by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. Affecting 2004-2006 toyota scion xa vehicles Includes 16,992 affected units, Unexpected Air Bag Deployment or Deactivation, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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2004-2006 toyota scion xa vehicles

Defect Summary

Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain 2004-2006 toyota scion xa vehicles. the air bag control module for the supplemental restraint system (srs ecu) may experience an internal short, possibly causing the air bags to unintentionally deploy, or become deactivated.

Corrective Action

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the srs ecu, and if necessary, replace the air bag control module, free of charge. the recall began december 21, 2018. owners may contact toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. toyota's number for this recall is j0w.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 18V776000
Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Report Received Date: 2018-11-01T00:00:00
Subject: Unexpected air bag deployment or deactivation
Component: Air Bags
Potentially Affected Units: 16,992

Details

MFR Campaign Number: J0W
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain 2004-2006 toyota scion xa vehicles. the air bag control module for the supplemental restraint system (srs ecu) may experience an internal short, possibly causing the air bags to unintentionally deploy, or become deactivated.
Consequence Summary: If the air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners unintentionally deploy, it can increase the risk of a crash. if the air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners are deactivated, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Corrective Action: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the srs ecu, and if necessary, replace the air bag control module, free of charge. the recall began december 21, 2018. owners may contact toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. toyota's number for this recall is j0w.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 41.58

Metadata

SID: row-2nc6-fiy4_ynm5
NHTSA ID: 18V776000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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