Toyota Motor Corporation | NHTSA Recall #98V188000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 98V188000 by Toyota Motor Corporation. Includes 84,323 affected units, TOYOTA/FMVSS 208, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the statement required in the owner's manual that "...the on-off switch should only ben used when a member of a passenger risk group identified in the request form in appendix b......is occupying the right front passenger seating position..." is mis-stated. this does not comply with the requirements of fmvss 208, "occupant crash protection."

Corrective Action

Owners will be sent a corrected owner's manual.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 98V188000

Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Corporation

Report Received Date: 1998-08-06T00:00:00

Subject: Toyota/fmvss 208

Component: Air Bags

Potentially Affected Units: 84,323

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the statement required in the owner's manual that "...the on-off switch should only ben used when a member of a passenger risk group identified in the request form in appendix b......is occupying the right front passenger seating position..." is mis-stated. this does not comply with the requirements of fmvss 208, "occupant crash protection."

Consequence Summary: If the air bag switch is "off," the seat occupant who is not a member of the passenger risk group would be subject to increased injury in the event of a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action: Owners will be sent a corrected owner's manual.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-aeiy_e6kt.da5q

NHTSA ID: 98V188000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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