2021 Toyota Avalon | 2020 Toyota Avalon | 2020 Toyota Rav4 — Air bags: frontal
Published November 27, 2020 · Recall initiated: November 25, 2020
Summary
NHTSA records recall 20V734000, published November 27, 2020 and initiated November 25, 2020. Recalling firm: Toyota Motor Corporation; 2021 Toyota Avalon | 2020 Toyota Avalon | 2020 Toyota Rav4 — Air bags: frontal.
What's the hazard
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Toyota Avalon and 2020 Avalon Hybrid, RAV4, and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles. Breakaway pins within the steering column, designed to absorb energy and reduce injury during a crash, could have been damaged during production, possibly affecting the performance of the driver's air bag in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection.
What to do
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering column, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TB17/20TA17.
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Recall details
- Brand
- TOYOTA
- Model
- AVALON
- Manufacturer
- Toyota Motor Corporation
- Lot
- 2021 TOYOTA AVALON | 2020 TOYOTA AVALON | 2020 TOYOTA RAV4
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2021 Toyota Avalon | 2020 Toyota Avalon | 2020 Toyota Rav4 — Air bags: frontal recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 20V734000 on November 27, 2020. Reported hazard: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Toyota Avalon and 2020 Avalon Hybrid, RAV4, and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles. Breakaway pins within the steering column, designed to absorb energy and reduce injury during a crash, could have been damaged during production, possibly affecting the performance of the driver's air bag in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection.
What should I do if I have this product?
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering column, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TB17/20TA17.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: TOYOTA. Model: AVALON.