Recall 12V092000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Defect Description
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2009 TACOMA VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 14, 2004, THROUGH AUGUST 29, 2008. OVER TIME, STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION MAY DAMAGE THE SPIRAL CABLE ASSEMBLY (CLOCKSPRING) THAT POWERS THE DRIVERS AIR BAG MODULE. IF DAMAGE OCCURS, THE AIR BAG WARNING LAMP WILL ILLUMINATE AND THE AIR BAG MAY BECOME DEACTIVATED.
Safety Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE DRIVERS SIDE AIR BAG MAY NOT DEPLOY, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy
TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SPIRAL CABLE ASSEMBLY, FREE OF CHARGE. AN INTERIM LETTER IS EXPECTED TO BE MAILED TO OWNERS DURING APRIL 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | TOYOTA | TACOMA |
| 2006 | TOYOTA | TACOMA |
| 2007 | TOYOTA | TACOMA |
| 2008 | TOYOTA | TACOMA |
| 2009 | TOYOTA | TACOMA |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.