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🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 11V245📅 Apr 21, 2011

2007–2008 Toyota RAV4 & 2008 Toyota Highlander + 1 more recall: airbag

⚠️ What's wrong

Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, and model year 2007-2008 RAV4 vehicles. In the curtain shield airbag (csa) system, there are two sensors in the airbag sensor assembly which are designed to detect vehicle roll angle. If one of these sensors malfunctions, the airbag warning light (malfunction indicator light: MIL) will illuminate and the roll detection system will be suspended; however, the airbag csa remains available in the event of a side crash. If both sensors fail nearly simultaneously after initial airbag system check, the csa and the seat belt pretensioner could be inadvertently activated.

💥 The risk

Inadvertent activation of the csa and/or the seat belt pretensioner CAN cause injury to a vehicle occupant.

🔧 The fix

Toyota will replace the airbag sensor assembly with a new one containing improved roll rate sensors, free of charge. Toyota intends to send an interim owner notification to owners early to mid-may, 2011 when sufficient parts and remedy becomes available. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
11V245000
Manufacturer recall #
BOE-B1E
Manufacturer
TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected
307,848
Component
AIR BAGS; AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Owner phone
1-800-331-4331
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jan 9, 2012
Built
May 25, 2007 – Jan 31, 2008
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Toyota safety recall no. BOE-B1E.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 11V245 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 11V245?

2007–2008 Toyota RAV4 & 2008 Toyota Highlander + 1 more. 307,848 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Toyota dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-331-4331.