TOYOTA TACOMA 1998: AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 98V188000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| TOYOTA | TACOMA | 1998 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1998-11-16 | 1998-08-06 | 1998-08-17 |
Production Dates: 1998-01-19 - 1998-08-06
Manufacturers Involved: Toyota Motor Corporation
Component: AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 84323
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 208
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE STATEMENT REQUIRED IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL THAT "...THE ON-OFF SWITCH SHOULD ONLY BEN USED WHEN A MEMBER OF A PASSENGER RISK GROUP IDENTIFIED IN THE REQUEST FORM IN APPENDIX B......IS OCCUPYING THE RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER SEATING POSITION..." IS MIS-STATED. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION."
IF THE AIR BAG SWITCH IS "OFF," THE SEAT OCCUPANT WHO IS NOT A MEMBER OF THE PASSENGER RISK GROUP WOULD BE SUBJECT TO INCREASED INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
OWNERS WILL BE SENT A CORRECTED OWNER'S MANUAL.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 16, 1998.OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE CORRECTED OWNER'S MANUAL WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
