Please click on the following NHTSA Campaign ID links to view the recall
information.
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| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : |
14V147 |
| Manufacturer : |
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing |
| Make / Model Years : |
TOYOTA / 2003-2004 |
| Subject : |
Air Bag Control Module Shorting |
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Vehicle MakeModelModel Year(s)
Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
SUMMARY:
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Avalon vehicles manufactured June 5, 2002, through December 20, 2004. In these vehicles, the supplemental restraint system (SRS) circuits are susceptible to internal shorting. The electrical short may create an abnormal current flow and increased heat which can damage the circuits. This could result in an inadvertent deployment of the front air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners.
CONSEQUENCE:
Inadvertent deployment of the air bags or the seat belt pretensioners increases the risk of an injury or crash.
REMEDY:
Toyota will notify owners and dealers will install a noise filter between the air bag control module and the wire harness, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
