TOYOTA CAMRY 2003: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 04V346000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| TOYOTA | CAMRY | 2003 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2004-08-06 | 2004-07-13 | 2004-07-19 |
Production Dates: 2001-10-22 - 2004-02-10
Manufacturers Involved: Toyota Motor Corporation
Component: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 128316
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CURTAIN SHIELD AIR BAGS "CSA", ONE OR BOTH OF THE CURTAIN AIR BAGS MAY BE TWISTED NEAR THE INFLATOR DUE TO IMPROPER ASSEMBLY.
IF THIS OCCURS, THE CSA MAY NOT DEPLOY RAPIDLY ENOUGH WHEN ACTIVATED IN A SIDE IMPACT COLLISION. THIS MAY RESULT IN FAILURE TO PROVIDE THE INTENDED HEAD PROTECTION, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE CSAS AND REPLACE THE AIR BAG ASSEMBLY IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 6, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
