NHTSA recall 20V033000
Air Bags · Toyota Motor Corporation
Details
What's wrong: These vehicles were equipped with non-azide driver air bag inflators (nadi) and do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (psan) propellant. Due to a manufacturing issue, the nadi inflators may absorb moisture, causing the inflators to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate.
Why it matters: In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag may not properly protect the occupant, and increases the risk of serious injury or death.
The fix: Toyota will notify owners, and owners will have the option to self-inspect, or have a dealer inspect the steering wheel on their vehicle to determine if their vehicle may be equipped with an affected inflator. Potentially affected steering wheel serial numbers will be inspected by a dealer. Based…
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 1997 Toyota Supra
- 1998 Toyota Celica
- 1998 Toyota RAV4
- 1998 Toyota Supra
- 1999 Toyota Celica
- 1999 Toyota RAV4
- 2000 Toyota RAV4
All model years NHTSA lists
1998 Toyota Celica, 1999 Toyota Celica, 1998 Toyota Rav4, 1999 Toyota Rav4, 2000 Toyota Rav4, 1997 Toyota Supra, 1998 Toyota Supra.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 20V033000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.