TOYOTA TUNDRA 2014: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 14V556000

Make Model Year
TOYOTA TUNDRA 2014
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2014-10-21 2014-09-11 2014-09-11

Production Dates: 2013-07-29 - 2014-08-22

Manufacturers Involved: Toyota Motor Corporation

Component: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 132624

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing "Toyota" is recalling certain model year 2014 Toyota Tundra CrewMax and Double Cab vehicles manufactured July 29, 2013, to August 22, 2014. Due to the possible misinstallation of the upper tab of the B-pillar interior trim, the Curtain-Shield Air Bags "CSA" may not deploy properly in the event of a crash.

Consequence

If the Curtain-Shield Air Bags "CSA" do not deploy properly there is an increased risk of occupant injury during a crash.

Remedy

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the B-pillar interior trim installation and will replace it if it is not installed correctly, free of charge. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.