Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Vehicles, Due To Improper Assembly Of The Air Bag Inflator, Which Is Used In The Side Air Bag, The Curtain Shield Air Bag, And The Knee Air Bag Assembly, Some Inflators Were Produced With An Insufficient Amount Of The Heating Agents Necessary For Proper Air Bag Deployment. In This Condition, The Expansion Force Of The Gas May Be Insufficient To Properly Inflate The Air Bag When The Srs System Is Activated During A Crash.
Make Of Vehicle
TOYOTA
Model Of Vehicle
AVALON
Year
2005
Recall Campaign Number
06V096000
Component Description
Air BAGS
Effect Of Defect
This May Increase The Risk Of Injury To The Occupant In The Involved Seating Position In The Event Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The Specific Srs Air Bag. The Recall Began On April 6, 2006. Owners May Contact Toyota At 1-888-270-9371, Scion At 1-866-548-1851, Or Lexus At 1-800-255-3987.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20050121
End Of Manufacture
20051018
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
133
Date Owners Notified
20060406
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Corporation
Date Report Received
20060403
Make Campaign Number
60B 6LB