Component
AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
What Happened
The air bag control module in your vehicle helps decide when to deploy the air bags and seat belts during a crash. In some 2011-2018 models, this module might not work properly after a certain type of crash, stopping the air bags and seat belts from deploying.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens in a real crash, you could be at higher risk of injury because the air bags and seat belts that could help protect you won't deploy as they should.
Free Fix
Your Toyota dealer will check the air bag control module and install a noise filter to ensure it works correctly, all at no cost to you. They'll contact you to schedule the repair, and you can also reach out to Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371.
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Original — What Happened
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2011-2019 Corolla, 2011-2013 Matrix, 2012-2018 Avalon, and 2013-2018 Avalon Hybrid vehicles. During certain crashes, the air bag electronic control unit (ECU) may malfunction, possibly disabling the deployment of the air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
In the event of a crash, air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners that do not deploy as intended may increase the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ECU and install a noise filter between the air bag control module and its wire harness, as necessary, free of charge. Owners were notified of the safety risk beginning March 2, 2020. A second letter notifying owners of the remedy repair will be mailed between March 16, 2020 and June 27, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 20TB03, 20TA03 and 20TA05.
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