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2004-2005 Toyota RAV4 recall: inflator module

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing reported this safety recall on May 13, 2015. It covers about 159,700 vehicles.

vehicles affected
159,700
reported
May 13, 2015
owners notified
Aug 21, 2015
related complaints
106

Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module

What is wrong
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2004-2005 Toyota RAV4 vehicles manufactured May 13, 2003, to October 25, 2005. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
Risk
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Owners of these vehicles are advised not to drive their vehicles until the recall remedy has been completed. Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag, free of charge. Owners were mailed an interim notice June 17, 2015. The recall began on August 21, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1‑800‑331‑4331.

Recall number 15V284000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 106 complaints about airbags problems.

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Questions about recall 15V284000

Is there a recall on the 2004-2005 Toyota RAV4 inflator module?

Yes. Recall 15V284000, reported on May 13, 2015, covers about 159,700 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 15V284000?

Owners of these vehicles are advised not to drive their vehicles until the recall remedy has been completed. Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag, free of charge. Owners were mailed an interim notice June 17, 2015. The recall began on August 21, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1‑800‑331‑4331.

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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