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Toyota - Steering column damage affects air bag performance
Official notice
25 Nov 2020
Last checked
25 Nov 2020
An official NHTSA notice concerns Toyota - Steering column damage affects air bag performance. In the event of a crash, an air bag that does not perform as designed can increase the risk of injury. Published 2020-11-25.
What to do now
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering column, free of charge. The recall began december 18, 2020. Owners may contact toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 20tb17/20ta17.
Units affected
161
Recall number
20TB17/20TA17
Official notice
2020-11-25
The hazard
The hazard
In the event of a crash, an air bag that does not perform as designed can increase the risk of injury.
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Brand: Toyota. Contact: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing.
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