TOYOTA TACOMA 2005: AIR BAGS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 05V302000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| TOYOTA | TACOMA | 2005 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2005-07-25 | 2005-06-28 | 2005-06-28 |
Production Dates: 2004-09-14 - 2005-05-14
Manufacturers Involved: Toyota Motor Corporation
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 50I
Component: AIR BAGS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 11592
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON CERTAIN REGULAR CAB PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A BENCH SEAT, THE SEAT POSITION AND SEAT BELT BUCKLE SENSOR CONNECTOR PINS ARE INCORRECTLY POSITIONED DUE TO A WIRE HARNESS MANUFACTURING PROCESS ERROR.
IN THIS CONDITION, THE SEAT POSITION AND SEAT BELT BUCKLE SENSOR MAY NOT FUNCTION AS DESIGNED, AFFECTING THE ADAPTIVE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT, WHICH IF THE VEHICLE IS INVOLVED IN A CRASH, COULD RESULT IN IMPROPER OCCUPANT RESTRAINT.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SEAT POSITION AND SEAT BELT FASTENING CONDITION SENSOR CONNECTOR. AN ADDITIONAL SUB-WIRE HARNESS WILL BE INSTALLED TO CORRECT THE CONNECTOR PIN MANUFACTURING ERROR, IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 25, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-431-4331.
TOYOTA RECALL NO. SSC 50I.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
