TOYOTA AVALON 2021: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V734000

Make Model Year
TOYOTA AVALON 2021
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

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.

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.