TOYOTA AVALON 2020: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V734000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| TOYOTA | AVALON | 2020 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2020-12-18 | 2020-11-25 | 2020-11-27 |
Manufacturers Involved: Toyota Motor Corporation
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 20TB17/20TA17
Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 161
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 208
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."
In the event of a crash, an air bag that does not perform as designed can increase the risk of injury.
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.
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.
