CarRecallWatch- Component
- AIR BAGS
- Problem
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) notified the agency on May 13, 2015 that they are recalling certain model year 2004 Sequoia vehicles manufactured August 18, 2003, to August 19, 2004, and 2003-2004 Tundra vehicles manufactured March 18, 2003, to August 25, 2004. On June 16, 2015, Toyota expanded the recall to include an additional 1,270,468 vehicles, including model year 2002-2003 and 2005-2007 Sequoia, 2005-2006 Tundra, 2003-2007 Corolla, 2003-2007 Corolla Matrix, 2003-2007 Pontiac Vibe and 2002-2007 Lexus SC vehicles. This is to address a safety defect in the passenger side frontal air bag inflator which may produce excessive internal pressure causing the inflator to rupture upon deployment of the air bag. This recall addresses both the passenger side frontal air bags that were originally installed in the vehicles, as well as replacement air bags that may have been installed as replacement service parts. A replacement air bag may have been installed, as one example, if a vehicle had been in a crash necessitating the replacement of the passenger side frontal air bag.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- 2003-2004 Corolla and Corolla Matrix vehicles that are recalled under both 15V-043 and 15V-285 are under a Do Not Drive advisory. Owners of these vehicles are advised not to drive their vehicles until the recall remedy has been completed. Toyota will notify their owners. Pontiac Vibe owners will be notified by GM. Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag. The recall began on July 13, 2015. Toyota owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Pontiac owners may call 1-800-762-2737. NOTE: This recall supersedes recall 14V-312 in its entirety.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
The passenger side frontal airbag inflator in these vehicles may build up excessive internal pressure when the airbag deploys, causing the inflator to rupture. This recall covers both the original airbags and replacement airbags that may have been installed as service parts after a crash.
If the passenger airbag deploys in a crash and the inflator ruptures, metal fragments could strike the occupants, potentially causing serious injury or death. Some 2003-2004 Corolla and Corolla Matrix vehicles covered by this recall are under a Do Not Drive advisory, meaning owners should not drive them until the repair is completed. Toyota will notify owners of those vehicles, and Pontiac Vibe owners will be notified by GM.
The repair is free: authorized dealers will replace the front passenger airbag. Toyota owners can call Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331, and Pontiac owners can call 1-800-762-2737. Check your VIN for open recalls to confirm whether your vehicle is affected.
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