Another Toyota Recall

Report Receipt Date: SEP 11, 2014
NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V556000
Component(s):
Potential Number of Units Affected: 132,624

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NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	14V556
Manufacturer :	Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Make / Model Years :	TOYOTA / 2014
Subject :	Possible Improper Side-Curtain Air Bag Deployment

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RECALL Subject : Possible Improper Side-Curtain Air Bag Deployment

 

Report Receipt Date: SEP 11, 2014
NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V556000
Component(s):
Potential Number of Units Affected: 132,624

All Products Associated with this Recall

Details

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Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

SUMMARY:

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2014 Toyota Tundra CrewMax and Double Cab vehicles manufactured July 29, 2013, to August 22, 2014. Due to the possible misinstallation of the upper tab of the B-pillar interior trim, the Curtain-Shield Air Bags (CSA) may not deploy properly in the event of a crash.

CONSEQUENCE:

If the Curtain-Shield Air Bags (CSA) do not deploy properly there is an increased risk of occupant injury during a crash.

REMEDY:

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the B-pillar interior trim installation and will replace it if it is not installed correctly, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on September 30, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.

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.