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Toyota - Seat trim can interfere with air bag deployment
Official notice
14 Oct 2020
Last checked
14 Oct 2020
An official NHTSA notice concerns Toyota - Seat trim can interfere with air bag deployment. Improper deployment of the seat-mounted side air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash. Published 2020-10-14.
What to do now
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seats and replace the seat trim covers as necessary, free of charge. The recall began december 11, 2020. Owners may contact toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 20tb14 / 20ta14.
Units affected
3,121
Recall number
20TB14 / 20TA14
Official notice
2020-10-14
The hazard
The hazard
Improper deployment of the seat-mounted side air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
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Brand: Toyota. Contact: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing.
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