Defect Description For Recall
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) Is Recalling Certain 1998-2000 Rav4, 1998-1999 Rav4 Ev And Celica And 1997-1998 Supra Vehicles. These Vehicles Were Equipped With Non-Azide Driver Air Bag Inflators (Nadi) And Do Not Contain Phase Stabilized AmmoniUM Nitrate (Psan) Propellant. Due To A Manufacturing Issue, The Nadi Inflators May Absorb Moisture, Causing The Inflators To Rupture Or The Air Bag Cushion To Underinflate.
Make Of Vehicle
TOYOTA
Model Of Vehicle
CELICA
Year
1998
Recall Campaign Number
20V033000
Component Description
Air BAGS:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator Module
Effect Of Defect
In The Event Of A Crash Necessitating Air Bag Deployment, An Inflator Rupture May Result In Metal Fragments Striking The Driver Or Other Occupants. An Underinflated Air Bag May Not Properly Protect The Occupant, And Increases The Risk Of Serious Injury Or Death.
Fix Defect
Toyota Will Notify Owners, And Owners Will Have The Option To Self-Inspect, Or Have A Dealer Inspect The Steering Wheel On Their Vehicle To Determine If Their Vehicle May Be Equipped With An Affected Inflator. Potentially Affected Steering Wheel Serial Numbers Will Be Inspected By A Dealer. Based On The InspeCTIon, Dealers Will Replace The Front Driver Air Bag Inflator With An Alternate One, As Necessary. These Repairs Will Be Performed Free Of Charge. The Recall Began August 28, 2020. Owners May Contact Toyota Customer Service At 1-888-270-9371. Toyota’S Numbers For This Recall Is 20Tb01 And 20Ta01.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
138842
Date Owners Notified
20200828
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Corporation
Date Report Received
20200122
Make Campaign Number
20TB01/20TA01