Defect Description For Recall
The Driver’S Occupant ProteCTIon System (Steering Wheel And Air Bag) Exceeds The 60G Thorax Criterion In Nhtsa Crash Tests.
Make Of Vehicle
TOYOTA
Model Of Vehicle
MR2
Year
1991
Recall Campaign Number
91V223000
Component Description
Air BAGS
Effect Of Defect
The Occupant ProteCTIon System Does Not Comply With Theenergy Absorption Requirements Of Fmvss 208. This Reduces The Crash ProteCTIonafforded By The Steering Wheel And Air Bag Systems In Event Of An Accident.
Fix Defect
Replace The Steering Wheel With A Modified Wheel Designed For Increased Energy Absorption.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Co., Ltd.
Start Of Manufacture
19900101
End Of Manufacture
19911101
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
26395
Date Owners Notified
19920320
Initiated By
Ovsc
Responsible Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Corporation
Date Report Received
19911224
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
208