NHTSA recall 97V043001
Air Bags · Toyota Motor Corporation
March 20, 1997report date
61,202units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details
What's wrong: If the air bag computer in a subject vehicle experiences a mechanical shock (i.e., rapidly moving the front seat back against the stops or a sudden release of the parking brake) within a very short time after the engine is started, the air bag can deploy inadvertently.
Why it matters: Unexpected air bag deployment can result in occupant injury.
The fix: Dealers will repair the air bag computer.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
1997 Toyota Corolla.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 97V043001.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.