TOYOTA MR2 1992: AIR BAGS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 91V223000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| TOYOTA | MR2 | 1992 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1992-03-20 | 1991-12-24 | 1992-01-06 |
Production Dates: 1990-01-01 - 1991-11-01
Manufacturers Involved: Toyota Motor Corporation
Component: AIR BAGS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 26395
Report Initiator: OVSC OVSC Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 208
THE DRIVER'S OCCUPANT PROTECTION SYSTEM "STEERING WHEEL AND AIR BAG" EXCEEDS THE 60G THORAX CRITERION IN NHTSA CRASH TESTS.
THE OCCUPANT PROTECTION SYSTEM DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THEENERGY ABSORPTION REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 208. THIS REDUCES THE CRASH PROTECTIONAFFORDED BY THE STEERING WHEEL AND AIR BAG SYSTEMS IN EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT.
REPLACE THE STEERING WHEEL WITH A MODIFIED WHEEL DESIGNED FOR INCREASED ENERGY ABSORPTION.
SYSTEM: STEERING WHEEL AND AIR BAG; FMVSS 208.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.
