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2006-2010 Pontiac Vibe, Toyota Corolla and others recall: inflator module

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing reported this safety recall on April 9, 2014. It covers about 1,486,413 vehicles.

vehicles affected
1,486,413
reported
Apr 9, 2014
owners notified
Oct 27, 2014
related complaints
2,044

Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module

What is wrong
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006-2008 RAV4, 2006-2010 Yaris, 2008-2010 Highlander, and 2009-2010 Tacoma, Corolla, Corolla Matrix and General Motors Pontiac Vibe vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the steering column assembly contains electrical connections to the driver's airbag module housed in a spiral cable assembly, which includes a Flexible Flat Cable (FFC). Due to the shape and location of the FFC's retainer, the FFC could become damaged when the steering wheel is turned.
Risk
If the FFC is damaged, connectivity to the driver's air bag module could be lost and the air bag deactivated. The failure of the driver's air bag to deploy in the event of a crash that typically necessitates deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver.
Remedy
Toyota will notify the Toyota vehicle owners, and General Motors will notify the Pontiac Vibe owners. Toyota sent owners an interim notification letter in May 2014 to advise owners of the recall. Toyota will mail owners a second letter when remedy parts are available. General Motors sent Pontiac Vibe owners an Interim letter on June 20, 2014 notifying them that parts are currently unavailable. General Motors sent notices to the Pontiac Vibe owners on September 15, 2014, that a remedy is available. The recall began on October 27, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota at 1‑800‑331‑4331. Owners may contact General Motors at 1‑800‑762‑2737.

Recall number 14V168000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 2,044 complaints about airbags problems.

2009 Pontiac Vibe2010 Pontiac Vibe2009 Toyota Corolla2010 Toyota Corolla2009 Toyota Corolla Matrix2010 Toyota Corolla Matrix2008 Toyota Highlander2009 Toyota Highlander2010 Toyota Highlander2006 Toyota RAV42007 Toyota RAV42008 Toyota RAV4

Questions about recall 14V168000

Is there a recall on the 2006-2010 Pontiac Vibe, Toyota Corolla and others inflator module?

Yes. Recall 14V168000, reported on April 9, 2014, covers about 1,486,413 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 14V168000?

Toyota will notify the Toyota vehicle owners, and General Motors will notify the Pontiac Vibe owners. Toyota sent owners an interim notification letter in May 2014 to advise owners of the recall. Toyota will mail owners a second letter when remedy parts are available. General Motors sent Pontiac Vibe owners an Interim letter on June 20, 2014 notifying them that parts are currently unavailable. General Motors sent notices to the Pontiac Vibe owners on September 15, 2014, that a remedy is available. The recall began on October 27, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota at 1‑800‑331‑4331. Owners may contact General Motors at 1‑800‑762‑2737.

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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