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 - FRONTAL - SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | ||||||||||||||||
| 13V014000 | Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC | V (Vehicle) | 3235 | MFR | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION | 01/16/2013 | 01/17/2013 | |||||||||
| Defect Summary | Southeast toyota distributors, llc (set) is recalling certain models interspersed through model years 2009 through 2013 as follows: model year 2009-2012 tacoma, 4runner, camry, camry hybrid, prius, and rav4; model year 2009-2010 avalon, fj cruiser, and highlander hybrid; model year 2010-2013 model year corolla, sienna and tundra; model year 2009-2013 highlander and venza; model year 2012 prius v; and model year 2010-2012 sequoia. during modification by set to include accessories such as leather seat covers, seat heaters or headrest dvd systems, these vehicles may not have had the passenger seat occupant sensing system calibration tested. without passing the calibration test, the occupant sensing system may not operate as designed. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the front passenger seat occupant sensing system is out of calibration, the front passenger airbags may not deploy or they may deploy inappropriately for the passenger's size and position. this could increase the risk of personal injury during the event of a vehicle crash necessitating airbag deployment. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Southeast toyota will notify owners, and dealers will test the sensitivity of the occupant detection sensors, and recalibrate them as necessary. the recall is expected to begin during january 2013. owners may contact southeast toyota at 1-800-301-6859. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to 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 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 11/18/2012 | 22667 | 1 | |
| Putting into a parking stall (at a rest stop)with foot on the brake pedal,the rav4 acceelerated at a high speed,only stopped after hitting a sign pole,still accelating ,only stopped by turning motor off with ignitoin key.the air bags did not activate with $8809 in damage .this vehicle has 2 recalls on the accelleration problem,1 on the rear suspension. also rear middle seat belt not working and tire pressure continous to not function ather being fixed. *tr | |||
| 08/31/2011 | 4000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota rav4. the contact stated that while driving approximately 23 mph, another vehicle ran a stop sign and crashed into the side of his vehicle. upon impact, the air bags did not deploy. the contact received injuries to the neck, back, and shoulder. the front passenger received injuries to her upper right arm, left leg, and left wrist. the police were contacted and a report was available. the vehicle was later towed to an independent mechanic. the vehicle was pending an investigation. the manufacturer was contacted and they were also pending investigation. the failure and current mileages were approximately 4,000. the vin was unavailable. | |||
| 08/31/2011 | 4000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2010 toyota rav4. the contact stated that while driving approximately 23 mph, another vehicle ran a stop sign and crashed into the side of his vehicle. upon impact, the air bags did not deploy. the contact received injuries to the neck, back, and shoulder. the front passenger received injuries to her upper right arm, left leg, and left wrist. the police were contacted and a report was available. the vehicle was later towed to an independent mechanic. the vehicle was pending an investigation. the manufacturer was contacted and they were also pending investigation. the failure and current mileages were approximately 4,000. the vin was unavailable. mah | |||
| 08/31/2011 | 4000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2010 toyota rav4. the contact stated that while driving approximately 23 mph another vehicle ran a stop sign and crashed into the side of his vehicle. upon impact the air bags did not deploy. the contact received injuries to neck, back and shoulder. the front passenger received injuries to her upper right arm, left leg and left wrist. the police were contacted and a report was available. the vehicle was later towed to an independent mechanic. the vehicle was pending an investigation. the manufacturer was contacted and they were also pending investigation. the failure and current mileages were approximately 4,000. the vin was unavailable. tb | |||
| 12/05/2010 | 5000 | ||
| Date: 12/19/2010 from: dan insdorf/863-258-6584 re: 2010 toyota rav 4 lease/ air bag safety concern i recently leased a rav4 from your dealership. i traded a 2007 pruis and have owned numerous toyotas. my reason for leasing the rav 4 was to make life easier and safer for my spouse who is undergoing cancer treatment. i made this fact known to my salesman sonny rothwell and brought her with me to test her getting in and out of the vehicle and general comfort. the vehicle was not running during this test. i drove the vehicle approximately 5000 miles without paying attention to the dash warning light regarding air bag activation. when i finally checked with your service department, they stated that the air bag light indicates that the air bag is not in active mode when | |||
| 10/18/2010 | 9300 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2010 toyota rav4. the contact stated his wife weighs 78lbs and when she sits in the passenger seat the air bag light does not activate. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated the person sitting in the front seat should be 80lbs and over. they also cannot adjust the seat in any manner regarding the air bag light to activate to the on position if any person sitting in the front seat is less that 80lbs. the manufacturer was contacted who stated she was too light. they offered no other assistance. the failure mileage was 9,300....mw | |||
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 04/16/2010 | 1500 | ||
| I was driving east on i-10 west of las cruces nm, when the car veered off the highway, went 300 yards, and stopped. i was unable to stop the car, and the driver airbag had a hole in it. | |||