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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 15V284000

2004 Toyota Rav4 | 2005 Toyota Rav4 — Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module

Published May 13, 2015 · Recall initiated: May 13, 2015

Summary

NHTSA records recall 15V284000, published May 13, 2015. Recalling firm: Toyota Motor Corporation; 2004 Toyota Rav4 | 2005 Toyota Rav4 — Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module.

What's the hazard

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2004-2005 Toyota RAV4 vehicles manufactured May 13, 2003, to October 25, 2005. 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.

What to do

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. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.

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Recall details

Brand
TOYOTA
Model
RAV4
Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Corporation
Lot
2004 TOYOTA RAV4 | 2005 TOYOTA RAV4
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2004 Toyota Rav4 | 2005 Toyota Rav4 — Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 15V284000 on May 13, 2015. Reported hazard: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2004-2005 Toyota RAV4 vehicles manufactured May 13, 2003, to October 25, 2005. 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: TOYOTA. Model: RAV4.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)