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- AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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 air bag control module, which manages the supplemental restraint system, may develop an internal short circuit. This could cause the air bags and seat belt pretensioners to deploy unintentionally, or to become deactivated.
Unintended deployment can increase the risk of a crash, while deactivated air bags and pretensioners can increase the risk of injury in a crash. Owners should be aware that this affects the vehicle's core occupant protection system.
Toyota will notify owners, and authorized dealers will inspect the air bag control module and replace it if necessary, at no cost to you. Owners can contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 (Toyota recall number J0W), and should check their VIN for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Scion XA | 200420052006 |
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