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1991-1992 Toyota MR2 recall: air bags

Toyota Motor Co., Ltd. reported this safety recall on December 24, 1991. It covers about 26,395 vehicles.

vehicles affected
26,395
reported
Dec 24, 1991
owners notified
Mar 20, 1992
related complaints
3

Air bags

What is wrong
The driver's occupant protection system (steering wheel and air bag) exceeds the 60g thorax criterion in the federal safety agency crash tests.
Risk
The occupant protection system does not comply with theenergy absorption requirements of fmvss 208. This reduces the crash protectionafforded by the steering wheel and air bag systems in event of an accident.
Remedy
Replace the steering wheel with a modified wheel designed for increased energy absorption.

Recall number 91V223000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 3 complaints about airbags problems.

1991 Toyota MR21992 Toyota MR2

Questions about recall 91V223000

Is there a recall on the 1991-1992 Toyota MR2 air bags?

Yes. Recall 91V223000, reported on December 24, 1991, covers about 26,395 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 91V223000?

Replace the steering wheel with a modified wheel designed for increased energy absorption.

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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