2003-2004 Pontiac Vibe, Toyota Corolla and others recall: air bags

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing reported this safety recall on January 30, 2013. It covers about 887,709 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 887,709
reported: Jan 30, 2013
owners notified: Mar 13, 2013
related complaints: 786

Air bags

What is wrong: Toyota is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Corolla and Corolla Matrix vehicles and 2003-2004 Pontiac Vibe vehicles. The supplemental restraint system (SRS) circuits are susceptible to internal shorting. The electrical short may create an abnormal current flow and increased heat which can damage the circuits. This could result in an inadvertent deployment of the front airbags and/or seat belt pretensioners.
Risk: Inadvertent deployment of the airbags or the seat belt pretensioners may increase the risk of injury and the possibility of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Toyota will re-notify their owners who have already had their vehicles repaired with a noise filter, but did not receive a new airbag control module, and General Motors will re-notify theirs. Dealers previously installed a supplemental harness containing an electrical filter between the airbag control module and its wire harness, free of charge. Dealers will replace the airbag control module, free of charge. The recall began on March 13, 2013. The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for second notices. For more information, Toyota owners may call 1‑800‑331‑4331 and Pontiac owners may call 1‑800‑620‑7668.

Recall number 13V029000

Affected vehicles

Pontiac Vibe 2003-2004 2003 2004
Toyota Corolla 2003-2004 2003 2004
Toyota Corolla Matrix 2003-2004 2003 2004

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 786 complaints about airbags problems.

2003 Pontiac Vibe 2004 Pontiac Vibe 2003 Toyota Corolla 2004 Toyota Corolla 2003 Toyota Corolla Matrix 2004 Toyota Corolla Matrix

Questions about recall 13V029000

Is there a recall on the 2003-2004 Pontiac Vibe, Toyota Corolla and others air bags?

Yes. Recall 13V029000, reported on January 30, 2013, covers about 887,709 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 13V029000?

Toyota will re-notify their owners who have already had their vehicles repaired with a noise filter, but did not receive a new airbag control module, and General Motors will re-notify theirs. Dealers previously installed a supplemental harness containing an electrical filter between the airbag control module and its wire harness, free of charge. Dealers will replace the airbag control module, free of charge. The recall began on March 13, 2013. The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for second notices. For more information, Toyota owners may call 1‑800‑331‑4331 and Pontiac owners may call 1‑800‑620‑7668.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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