TOYOTA MR2 1991: AIR BAGS
| Make : TOYOTA | Model : MR2 | Year : 1991 |
| Build Dates : 1990-01-01 - 1991-11-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 91V223000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1992-03-20 | Date Received by ODI: 1991-12-24 | Date Added to Database: 1992-01-06 |
| Manufacturers Involved: TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD. | ||
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| Component: AIR BAGS | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 26395 | ||
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Summary:
THE DRIVER'S OCCUPANT PROTECTION SYSTEM "STEERING WHEEL AND AIR BAG" EXCEEDS THE 60G THORAX CRITERION IN NHTSA CRASH TESTS. |
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Consequence:
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. |
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Remedy:
REPLACE THE STEERING WHEEL WITH A MODIFIED WHEEL DESIGNED FOR INCREASED ENERGY ABSORPTION. |
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| Report Initiator: OVSC | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 208 | |
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Notes:
SYSTEM: STEERING WHEEL AND AIR BAG; FMVSS 208.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. |
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