Component Description
AIR BAGS: AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Begin Date Of Manufacturing
20030127
End Date Of Manufacturing
20070108
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report
0
Potential Number Of Units Affected
16992
Date Owner Notified By MFR
20181221
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI)
MFR
Mfg
Toyota Motor Corporation
Report Received Date
20181101
Record Creation Date
20181106
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2004-2006 Toyota Scion xA vehicles. The air bag control module for the supplemental restraint system (SRS ECU) may experience an internal short, possibly causing the air bags to unintentionally deploy, or become deactivated.
Consequence Summary
If the air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners unintentionally deploy, it can increase the risk of a crash. If the air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners are deactivated, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Corrective Summary
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the SRS ECU, and if necessary, replace the air bag control module, free of charge. The recall began December 21, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is J0W.
Recall Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.