Tl* the contact owned a 2001 toyota tundra. While at a complete stop, the contact's vehicle was struck by another vehicle traveling approximately 45 MPH. The frontal air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was destroyed. Both drivers were transported to the hospital by ambulance. A police report was filed. The contact had to stay in the hospital for three days. The contact received cardiac impact with the steering wheel because the air bag did not deploy. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000. Updated 11/12/15*lj updated 1/4/2015
2001 Toyota Tundra: airbags did not deploy in a crash
5 of the 415 complaints about the 2001 Toyota Tundra describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 0
Airbags did not deploy in a crash by model year
What owners say
Was hit head on and air bags did not deploy.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota tundra. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle slipped on black ice, crashing on the center medium and then proceeded to roll over. The contact mentioned that the air bags failed to deployed. A police report was filed. The driver and a passenger sustained a contusion and bruising. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic but was not inspected. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that they would contact him at a later date. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileage was 185,000.
When driving in wet weather conditions at 40 MPH, consumer was attempting to avoid a flooded area, when the consumer suddenly lost control of vehicle, upon impact of hitting an end post, the driver and passenger side air bags failed to deploy, driver sustained head and chest injuries.*ak consumer stated when trying to get over to avoid the flood, the vehicle rapidly accelerated on its own, consumer believes the cause of failure may have been the 2 tires on the passenger side may have come off the rims, causing loss of control of vehicle. *jg tire information (b.f. Goodrich p265/70r16)
Air bags did not deploy vehicle was damaged on both sides of front bumber and center. Vehicle struck a curb, smaall wall, sign and swiped a tree. No tire markseo.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Toyota Safety Recall and Service Campaign
- Revision notice
- Toyota vehicles are equipped with Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS), including various airbags and in...
- Toyota vehicles are equipped with SRS, including various airbags and in some models, seat belt...
- Toyota: information provided for replacing the seat covers for vehicles equipped with side airbags.
Related recalls
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Questions about the 2001 Toyota Tundra no deployment
Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 2001 Toyota Tundra?
5 of 415 owner complaints about the 2001 Toyota Tundra (1%) mention airbags did not deploy in a crash. The model year with the most reports is 2000.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2001 Toyota Tundra?
There are 0 recalls and 5 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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Ball joint 45Brake failure 9Premature wear 8Shudder 8Grinding brakes 6Check engine light 6Tire blowout 6ABS 5
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