Component
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
What Happened
Your 2022 Rav4, Rav4 Hybrid, or Rav4 Prime may have a problem with the front passenger seat's OCS sensor, which can affect how the airbag is deployed in a crash.
Risk if Unfixed
If the sensor doesn't work right, the airbag might not deploy properly in a crash, which could increase your risk of getting hurt.
Free Fix
You can get your front passenger seat checked and fixed for free at a Toyota dealership. They'll inspect and repair the seat if it's needed, and you'll be notified by mail with the details.
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Original — What Happened
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022 Rav4, Rav4 Hybrid, and Rav4 Prime vehicles. The front passenger seat may have been assembled with interference between internal parts that may cause the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor to incorrectly detect the occupant. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Incorrect detection of an occupant may result in improper air bag deployment during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will inspect and repair the front passenger seat, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 2, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 22TA08.
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