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NHTSA recall 15V284000

Air Bags · Toyota Motor Corporation

May 13, 2015report date
159,700units affected
Vehicle recalltype
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What's wrong: The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.

Why it matters: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

The fix: Owners of these vehicles are advised not to drive their vehicles until the recall remedy has been completed. Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag, free of charge. Owners were mailed an interim notice June 17, 2015. The recall began on August 21, 2015.

Affected vehicles on MotorDeets

All model years NHTSA lists

2004 Toyota Rav4, 2005 Toyota Rav4.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 15V284000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.