Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 06V096000 | TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. | from 09/23/2003 to 12/01/2005 | V (Vehicle) | 133 | 04/06/2006 | MFR | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION | 04/03/2006 | 04/03/2006 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain vehicles, due to improper assembly of the air bag inflator, which is used in the side air bag, the curtain shield air bag, and the knee air bag assembly, some inflators were produced with an insufficient amount of the heating agents necessary for proper air bag deployment. in this condition, the expansion force of the gas may be insufficient to properly inflate the air bag when the srs system is activated during a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This may increase the risk of injury to the occupant in the involved seating position in the event of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the specific srs air bag. the recall began on april 6, 2006. owners may contact toyota at 1-888-270-9371, scion at 1-866-548-1851, or lexus at 1-800-255-3987. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Toyota recall no. 60b and lexus recall no. 6lb.customers may 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. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||||
| TSB-0122-11 | 09/06/2011 | 10042555 | Toyota: information provided for replacing the seat covers for vehicles equipped with side airbags. *pe | 12/16/2011 | |
| TSB-0042-11 | 05/23/2011 | 10039067 | Ready | 07/07/2011 | |
| TSB-0042-11 | 05/23/2011 | 10039067 | Toyota: 2004-2009 prius. the airbag light is on with two possible trouble codes stored. there is a problem with a wire harness. *rm | 07/07/2011 | |
| 06003 | 03/28/2006 | 10019699 | Special service campaign (ssc) - 60b (safety recall) (supplemental restraint system (srs) airbag replacement). due to improper assembly of the airbag inflator, which is incorporated into the srs airbag assembly (side airbag, curtain side | 04/20/2006 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 05/23/2012 | 134000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota prius. the contact was driving 20 mph and crashed into the rear of another vehicle. the contact stated that the seat belt did not properly restrain, causing her chest to be thrown into the steering wheel. in addition, the air bags did not deploy. the police were contacted and a police report was filed. the vehicle was ruled as destroyed by the contact | |||
| 05/23/2012 | 134000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2004 toyota prius. the contact was driving 20 mph and crashed into the rear of another vehicle. the contact stated that the seat belt did not properly restrain, causing her chest to be thrown into the steering wheel. in addition, the air bags did not deploy. the police were contacted and a police report was filed. the vehicle was ruled as destroyed by the contact | |||
| 05/09/2012 | 122543 | ||
| Tl-the owns a 2004 toyota prius. the contact was sitting at a traffic stop when another vehicle crashed into the rear of the contact | |||
| 05/23/2012 | 134000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2004 toyota prius. the contact was driving 20 mph and crashed into the rear of another vehicle. the contact stated that the seat belt did not properly restrain, causing her chest to be thrown into the steering wheel. in addition, the air bags did not deploy. the police were contacted and a police report was filed. the vehicle was ruled as destroyed by the contact | |||
| 05/09/2012 | 122543 | ||
| Tl-the owns a 2004 toyota prius. the contact was sitting at a traffic stop when another vehicle crashed into the rear of the contact | |||
| 05/09/2012 | 122543 | ||
| Tl-the owns a 2004 toyota prius. the contact stated that the driver at the vehicle was at a stop light when another vehicle crashed into the rear of the vehicle causing the the vehicle to crash into another. the air bags did not deploy. the driver got injured and the vehicle was destroyed.the manufacturer was notified and informed that the crash did not meet the requirements for the airbag to deploy. the cause of the failure is unknown. the failure mileage was 122543. ap | |||
| 11/22/2011 | 193000 | ||
| 2004 toyota prius frontal impact crash into rear of vehicle 2, 2002 honda crv, on tuesday november 22, 2011, 4:33pm est. bumper impact at approx speed 25mph in clear conditions totalled subject vehicle including complete folding of hood, displacement of structural bumper, fan assemblies, radiator & condenser assemblies into engine with structural bumper pushed back 24 at center and 18 to left & right sides. insurance adjuster stated that bending occured at front of vehicle frame. front fenders crumpled and obstructed front driver and passenger doors, entrapping occupants, both seat-belted into front seats. despite displacement front structural bumper assembly, body and front mechanicals, airbags did not deploy. subject automobile was higher-mileage vehicle with 193,000 miles but immaculately maintained, reliable, mechanically excellent, displaying no system warning lights and having newer michelin radial tires with 25% wear. owner has full set of photographs. exterior & interior, attesting clean condition of car and full set of vehicle maintenance records. crash resulted in moderate injury to occupants, mainly bruising, contusions, back & neck pain. both were admitted to hospital er and discharged same day. follow up medical care ongoing. concerned about airbag-non-deployment. believing this to be a failure of the car's supplemental restraint system. my daughter and wife's injuries are not crippling or disfiguring but in similar crashes, would others fair as well? incident and concerns registered with toyota corporate, which asserted that airbags functioned (?) as designed. not surprised that their first priority would be protecting their corporated hind quarters but believe that nhtsa might perform a more objective investigation into the history and performance efficacy of prius airbags. thank you. | |||
| 06/20/2011 | 168000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2004 toyota prius. the contact was in a crash. while driving 35 mph the vehicle started to slide backwards; as a result from a possible blow out in the front drivers side tire. the contact pushed the brakes and the vehicle spun out of control, the contact crossed over a five lane highway. the drivers door then collided into a freeway sign post and the vehicle continued to slide backwards and hit a pine tree head on. the airbags did not deploy. a police report was filed. there were no injuries. the vehicle was towed to the contacts residence, but was not inspected. neither the dealer or manufacturer were contacted. the failure and current mileage was 168,000. nw | |||
| 04/05/2010 | 74000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota prius. the contact was driving approximately 40 mph when the vehicle suddenly accelerated and crashed into a vehicle as she attempted to slow down. the air bags did not deploy and the contact was injured. the vehicle was destroyed. the failure mileage was approximately 74,000. | |||
| 05/07/2009 | 80312 | 1 | |
| Driver's front seat frame failed upon rear impact. car was stopped, impact was at approximately 25mph. the seat back portion was twisted towards the driver's door while the seat bottom portion remained facing forward. no airbags deployed. car was totaled. *tr | |||
| 11/12/2007 | 62000 | 1 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota prius. the contact's computer system failed and he crashed into a tree. none of the air bags deployed. the vehicle was destroyed. the contact cut his forehead and sustained neck and back injuries. a police report is available. the purchase date and speed were unknown. the current and failure mileages were 62,000. | |||
| 06/07/2006 | 30000 | 1 | 02/01/2004 |
| 2004 toyota prius air bags failed to deploy in an accident. *kb the consumer's vehicle was t-boned by another vehicle which was traveling at approx. 40 mph. the consumer sustained injuries. a police report was filed at the scene. *nm | |||
| 06/07/2006 | 30000 | 1 | 02/01/2004 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving 20 mph crossing an intersection the contact was t-boned and then hit another vehicle. none of the air bags deployed. the driver sustained various injuries. the vehicle was totaled. there was a police report filed at the scene. updated 06/23/06. *jb also see odino 10164732. | |||
| 09/01/2004 | 1 | ||
| The side air bags did not deploy. the vehicle was broadsided on the drivers side. *sc *jb | |||
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 01/01/2007 | 1 | ||
| 2004 toyota prius having problems starting.**cc the consumer stated after several tries, the vehicle started, however when he shifted into the drive, the engine raced and the vehicle lurched forward rapidly, even though the accelerator had not been applied. the consumer was unable to stop the vehicle by using the brakes. the vehicle continued forward about 25 feet and crashed into a garage. the consumer received minor scratches to his knee. the consumer also noted that the air bags did not deploy. *jb | |||
| 12/28/2004 | 8500 | 1 | |
| While traveling 25 mph consumer's vehicle proceeded to strike another vehicle . upon impact, air bags did not deploy. also, driver's side seat belt tightened so much that consumer could not breath. after finally releasing the seat belt consumer could breath.*ak | |||