2021 TOYOTA AVALON; 2020 TOYOTA AVALON; 2020 TOYOTA RAV4; 2020 TOYOTA AVALON HYBRID; 2020 TOYOTA RAV4 HYBRID
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Toyota is recalling certain 2020-2021 Toyota Avalon and 2020 Avalon Hybrid, RAV4, and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles because breakaway pins in the steering column may have been damaged during production. These pins are designed to absorb energy during a crash and help protect the driver's air bag system. If damaged, the air bag may not perform as designed, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Toyota dealers will replace the steering column at no charge for affected owners. The recall began on December 18, 2020. Owners of potentially affected vehicles should contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331 for notification and to schedule service, referencing recall number 20TB17/20TA17.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
In the event of a crash, an air bag that does not perform as designed can increase the risk of injury.
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering column, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TB17/20TA17.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Toyota Avalon and 2020 Avalon Hybrid, RAV4, and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles. Breakaway pins within the steering column, designed to absorb energy and reduce injury during a crash, could have been damaged during production, possibly affecting the performance of the driver's air bag in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
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