AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Published November 27, 2020 · Recall initiated: November 25, 2020
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.
Recall details
- Brand
- TOYOTA
- Model
- AVALON HYBRID
- Manufacturer
- Toyota Motor Corporation
- Lot
- 2020 TOYOTA AVALON HYBRID | 2020 TOYOTA RAV4 HYBRID
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US