NHTSA recall 06V-488 (06V488000)

air bags recall reported December 21, 2006 - about 160 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 06V488000
Also written as: 06V-488
Manufacturer number: 60J
Reported: December 21, 2006
Vehicles affected: ~160
Component: air bags

What is being recalled

ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CURTAIN SIDE AIR BAGS (CSA), THE CSA TETHER STRAP LOCATED IN THE FRONT PILLARS MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY ROUTED DURING THE ASSEMBLY PROCESS.

Why it is dangerous

IF THE TETHER STRAP IS NOT CORRECTLY ROUTED, THE FRONT SIDE OF THE CSA MAY NOT DEPLOY AS DESIGNED, WHICH MAY RESULT IN INSUFFICIENT OCCUPANT PROTECTION DURING A SIDE IMPACT CRASH OR ROLLOVER EVENT.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSPECT BOTH CSA FRONT TETHER STRAPS, AND IF NECESSARY, REROUTE THEM. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 21, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-888-270-9371.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 06V-488 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Toyota Camry Solara - 2007

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