STARCRAFT BUS AVALON 2020: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
| Make : STARCRAFT BUS | Model : AVALON | Year : 2020 |
| Build Dates : 0000-00-00 - 0000-00-00 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 20V734000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2020-12-18 | Date Received by ODI: 2020-11-25 | Date Added to Database: 2020-11-27 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Toyota Motor Corporation | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 20TB17/20TA17 | ||
| Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 161 | ||
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Summary:
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing "Toyota" is recalling certain 2020-2021 Toyota Avalon and 2020 Avalon Hybrid, RAV4, and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles. Breakaway pins within the steering column, designed to absorb energy and reduce injury during a crash, could have been damaged during production, possibly affecting the performance of the driver's air bag in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection." |
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Consequence:
In the event of a crash, an air bag that does not perform as designed can increase the risk of injury. |
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Remedy:
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering column, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TB17/20TA17. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 208 | |
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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. |
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