STEERING:COLUMN
Published July 13, 2023 · Recall initiated: July 12, 2023
What's the hazard
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023 Corolla, Corolla Cross, Corolla Cross Hybrid, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Tacoma, 2023 Lexus RX350, RX350 Hybrid, RX500 Hybrid, 2023-2024 Lexus NX250, NX350, and NX350 Hybrid vehicles. An electrical connection inside the steering column's spiral cable assembly may be insufficiently welded, causing the connection to separate and deactivate the driver's air bag. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection.
What to do
Dealers will inspect and replace the spiral cable assembly, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 8, 2023. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TA08. Lexus' number for this recall is 23LA02.
Recall details
- Brand
- TOYOTA
- Model
- COROLLA CROSS
- Manufacturer
- Toyota Motor Corporation
- Lot
- 2023 TOYOTA COROLLA CROSS | 2023 TOYOTA COROLLA CROSS HYBRID | 2023 LEXUS NX250 | 2023 LEXUS NX350 | 2024 LEXUS NX HYBRID | 2023 LEXUS NX HYBRID | 2024 LEXUS NX350 | 2023 LEXUS RX HYBRID | 2023 LEXUS RX500H | 2023 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID | 2023 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER | 2023 LEXUS RX350 | 2024 LEXUS NX250 | 2023 TOYOTA TACOMA
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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