Defect Description For Recall
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) Is Recalling Certain 2020-2021 Toyota Avalon And 2020 Avalon Hybrid, Rav4, And Rav4 Hybrid Vehicles. Breakaway Pins Within The Steering Column, Designed To Absorb Energy And Reduce Injury During A Crash, Could Have Been Damaged During ProduCTIon, Possibly AffeCTIng The Performance Of The Driver’S Air Bag In The Event Of A Crash. As Such, These Vehicles Fail To Comply With The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number 208, “Occupant Crash ProteCTIon.”
Make Of Vehicle
TOYOTA
Model Of Vehicle
AVALON
Year
2021
Recall Campaign Number
20V734000
Component Description
Steering:Column
Effect Of Defect
In The Event Of A Crash, An Air Bag That Does Not Perform As Designed Can Increase The Risk Of Injury.
Fix Defect
Toyota Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Replace The Steering Column, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began December 18, 2020. Owners May Contact Toyota Customer Service At 1-800-331-4331. Toyota’S Number For This Recall Is 20Tb17/20Ta17.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
161
Date Owners Notified
20201218
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Corporation
Date Report Received
20201125
Make Campaign Number
20TB17/20TA17
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
208