Defect Description For Recall
Toyota Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2006-2008 Rav4, 2006-2010 Yaris, 2008-2010 Highlander, And 2009-2010 Tacoma, Corolla, Corolla Matrix And General Motors Pontiac Vibe Vehicles. In The Affected Vehicles, The Steering Column Assembly Contains Electrical ConneCTIons To The Driver’S Airbag Module Housed In A Spiral Cable Assembly, Which Includes A Flexible Flat Cable (Ffc). Due To The Shape And Location Of The Ffc’S Retainer, The Ffc Could Become Damaged When The Steering Wheel Is Turned.
Make Of Vehicle
TOYOTA
Model Of Vehicle
YARIS
Year
2006
Recall Campaign Number
14V168000
Component Description
Air BAGS:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator Module
Effect Of Defect
If The Ffc Is Damaged, ConneCTIvity To The Driver’S Air Bag Module Could Be Lost And The Air Bag DeActivated. The Failure Of The Driver’S Air Bag To Deploy In The Event Of A Crash That Typically Necessitates Deployment Increases The Risk Of Injury To The Driver.
Fix Defect
Toyota Will Notify The Toyota Vehicle Owners, And General Motors Will Notify The Pontiac Vibe Owners. Toyota Sent Owners An Interim Notification Letter In May 2014 To Advise Owners Of The Recall. Toyota Will Mail Owners A Second Letter When Remedy Parts Are Available. General Motors Sent Pontiac Vibe Owners An Interim Letter On June 20, 2014 Notifying Them That Parts Are Currently Unavailable. General Motors Sent Notices To The Pontiac Vibe Owners On September 15, 2014, That A Remedy Is Available. The Recall Began On October 27, 2014. Owners May Contact Toyota At 1-800-331-4331. Owners May Contact General Motors At 1-800-762-2737.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Start Of Manufacture
20050712
End Of Manufacture
20100331
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1486413
Date Owners Notified
20141027
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Corporation
Date Report Received
20140409