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
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."
Consequence:
      In the event of a crash, an air bag that does not perform as designed can increase the risk of injury.
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.
Report Initiator: MFR V Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 208
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.