Category: Recalls

Front Airbag Inflator – 2002-2016 Toyota, 2008-2012 Scion & 2002-2015 Lexus

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October 17, 2019 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V741000

Frontal Air Bag Inflators May Explode

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V741

Manufacturer Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Components AIR BAGS

Potential Number of Units Affected 928,203

 

Summary

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2016 4Runner, 2003-2006 Tundra, 2003-2013 Corolla, 2009-2010 Corolla Matrix, 2004-2005 RAV4, 2002-2007 Sequoia, 2011-2013 Sienna, 2008-2012 Scion xB, 2008-2009 Lexus IS-F, 2007-2012 Yaris and Lexus ES350, 2010-2017 Lexus GX460, 2002-2010 Lexus SC430, 2006-2012 Lexus IS250 and IS350 and 2010-2015 Lexus IS250C and IS350C vehicles.

These vehicles had their driver or passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

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RECALL 19TA19 – Back Up Camera Display – Brightness and Contrast Settings – 2020 Toyota Supra

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September 27, 2019 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V684000

No Back-Up Camera Display Image/FMVSS 111

The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.

 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V684

Manufacturer BMW of North America, LLC

Components BACK OVER PREVENTION

Potential Number of Units Affected 257,481

 

Summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 540d, 2018-2020 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 530e, 530e xDrive, X3 sDrive, X3 xDrive, X3 M40i, X3 M, and 2019-2020 X4 xDrive, X4 M40i, X4 M, X7 xDrive, X7 M50i, 740Li, 740Li xDrive, 750Li, 750Li xDrive, 8 Series Convertible and Coupe 840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, X5 sDrive, X5 xDrive, X5 M50i, X6 xDrive, X6 M50i, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, Z4 sDrive, Z4 M40i, 740Le xDrive and 745Le xDrive, 2018-2019 640i xDrive Gran Turismo and Rolls-Royce Phantom, 2019 M850i xDrive Gran Coupe and Rolls-Royce Cullinan and 2020 Toyota Supra vehicles.

The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, “Rearview Mirrors.”

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Safety Recall SET19B – Torque Verification on Various Components – 2018-2019 Toyota 4Runner

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September 20, 2019 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V670000

Improperly Tightened Steering/Suspension Fasteners

Loose fasteners may cause a loss of vehicle control, or cause an accessory to detach from the vehicle and become a road hazard. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V670

Manufacturer Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC

Components STEERING, SUSPENSION

Potential Number of Units Affected 34

 

Summary

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Toyota 4Runner vehicles. During installation, certain steering and suspension components may not have been properly tightened.

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SAFETY RECALL K0R – Driver’s Safety Belt Guide Loop Mount Potentially Not Welded to Specification – 2020 Toyota Supra

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September 12, 2019 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V653000

Improperly Welded Seat Belt Guide Loop Mount

In the event of a crash, the mount could become damaged and the seat belt may not properly restrain the driver, increasing their risk of injury.

 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V653

Manufacturer BMW of North America, LLC

Components SEAT BELTS

Potential Number of Units Affected 7

 

Summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 Toyota Supra vehicles. The driver’s seat belt guide loop mount may have been improperly welded.

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Front Passenger Air Bag May Not Properly Inflate – 2003-2008 Toyota Corolla

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August 28, 2019 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V627000

Front Passenger Air Bag May Not Properly Inflate

An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.

 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V627

Manufacturer Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Components AIR BAGS

Potential Number of Units Affected 219,000

 

Summary

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2003-2008 Corolla, 2005-2008 Corolla Matrix, and Pontiac Vibe vehicles equipped with a front passenger air bag assembly replaced under a prior recall. The air bag may not unfold as designed during inflation under high temperature conditions, possibly resulting in the air bag not inflating properly.

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