Source: National Highway Transportation Safety Administration's (NHTSA) Office of Defect Investigation (ODI)
A recall has been issued for 119,140 Toyota Avalon vehicles manufactured June 5, 2002 through December 20, 2004. Certain 2003-2004 vehicles may contain an air bag defect that can cause an inadvertent deployment of the front air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners. In the event this occurs, vehicles occupants are at serious risk of catastrophic and/or secondary injuries.
The recall schedule has not been set, but once determined; dealers will inspect the vehicle and perform the necessary service free of charge. Owners may contact Toyota directly at 1-800-331-433. Additional details can also be found by referencing NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 14V147000.
Owners are encouraged to contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to www.safercar.gov with any questions or concerns surrounding these or any other recalls or safety campaigns.
