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Safety recall · 90V078000

Air bags: inflator module Toyota recall

TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD. reported this recall to NHTSA on April 20, 1990. It covers about 2,543 vehicles across 1 model year listed below. The repair is free.

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Campaign
90V078000
Reported
Apr 20, 1990
Vehicles
2,543
Area
Airbags

The problem

AIR BAG INFLATOR CASE WAS INCORRECTLY MACHINED.

The risk

In an accident, the air bag may not deploy, which could result in increased injury to the driver.

The fix

REPLACE AIR BAG INFLATOR UNIT.

Contacts

System: air bag. Vehicle description: passenger cars.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Toyota dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 90V078000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1990 Toyota Celica302F

Questions

Is the 90V078000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD.'s dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 90V078000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 90V078000 announced?

TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD. reported it to NHTSA on April 20, 1990. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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