Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Vehicles, The Side Impact Seat-Bolster And Curtain Side AirbAGS May Inadvertently Deploy. This Condition Can Occur If The Door For That Side Of The Vehicle Is Closed With A High Rate Of Force While The Vehicle’S Ignition Is In The “On” Position Or Within 90 Seconds Of Turning The Ignition Key From The “On” Position To The “Off” Position.
Make Of Vehicle
SCION
Model Of Vehicle
TC
Year
2005
Recall Campaign Number
06V408000
Component Description
Air BAGS:Side/Window
Effect Of Defect
If The Side Impact Seat-Bolster And Curtain Side AirbAGS Inadvertently Deploy, They Could Cause Personal Injury If An Occupant Is Seated On The Same Side Of The Vehicle As The Door That Is Closed With A High Rate Of Force. Until The Repair Has Been Performed, It Is Recommended That A Minimal Force/Speed Be Used To Close The Driver And Passenger Doors Or Closing The Doors After 90 Seconds Have Elapsed From Turning The Ignition Key From The “On” To The “Off” Position.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The Two Side Impact Airbag Sensors And Install A Urethane Pad In The Front Doors, If Necessary, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On November 6, 2006. Owners May Contact Toyota At 1-866-548-1851.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20040312
End Of Manufacture
20060303
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
29542
Date Owners Notified
20061106
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Corporation
Date Report Received
20061026
Make Campaign Number
60H