Category: Recalls

Front Passenger Airbag Inflator Module – 2002-2005 Toyota

oemdtc Recalls Leave a Comment

NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V883
Manufacturer Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Components AIR BAGS
Potential Number of Units Affected 169,481

 

Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode

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

 

Summary

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2002-2005 Lexus SC and Toyota Sequoia, 2003-2005 Toyota Corolla and Tundra, and 2003-2007 Pontiac Vibe vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation.

(more…)

SAFETY RECALL JLL – Passenger Airbags Could Deactivate – 2008-2019 Lexus LX 570

oemdtc Recalls Leave a Comment

NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V887
Manufacturer Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Components SEAT BELTS, AIR BAGS
Potential Number of Units Affected 89,740

 

Sensor Wire may Break Deactivating Air Bags

In the event of a crash, deactivated air bags can increase the risk of injury .

 

Summary

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2008-2019 Toyota Land Cruiser and Lexus LX 570 vehicles. Over time, the seat belt tension sensor wire harness may break and deactivate the front passenger air bag, knee air bag, and passenger seat-mounted side airbag.

(more…)

SAFETY RECALL J05 – Passenger Airbags Could Deactivate – 2008-2019 Toyota Land Cruiser

oemdtc Recalls Leave a Comment

NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V887
Manufacturer Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Components SEAT BELTS, AIR BAGS
Potential Number of Units Affected 89,740

 

Sensor Wire may Break Deactivating Air Bags

In the event of a crash, deactivated air bags can increase the risk of injury .

 

Summary

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2008-2019 Toyota Land Cruiser and Lexus LX 570 vehicles. Over time, the seat belt tension sensor wire harness may break and deactivate the front passenger air bag, knee air bag, and passenger seat-mounted side airbag.

(more…)

SAFETY RECALL J06 – Front Brake Performance Could Be Reduced – 2018-2019 Toyota Tacoma

oemdtc Recalls Leave a Comment

NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V888
Manufacturer Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Components SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Potential Number of Units Affected 44,121

 

Brake Master Cylinder Seal may be Damaged

Reduced brake performance can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

 

Summary

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Toyota Tacoma vehicles. Improper machining of the brake master cylinder may result in internal damage of one of the seals, affecting brake performance.

(more…)

SAFETY RECALL J02 – Engine Valve Spring Replacement – 2013 Scion FR-S

oemdtc Recalls Leave a Comment

NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V772
Manufacturer Subaru of America, Inc.
Components ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Potential Number of Units Affected 165,534

 

Engine Valve Spring Failure may cause Engine Stall

An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

 

Summary

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Subaru Impreza, 2012-2013 Impreza Stationwagon, 2013 Subaru BRZ, XV Crosstrek and Toyota Scion FR-S vehicles. The engine valve springs in these vehicles may fracture causing an engine malfunction or a possible engine stall.

(more…)