NHTSA recall 20V-734 (20V734000)
air bags recall reported November 25, 2020 - about 161 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 20V734000
- Also written as
- 20V-734
- Manufacturer number
- 20TB17/20TA17
- Reported
- November 25, 2020
- Vehicles affected
- ~161
- Component
- air bags
What is being recalled
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."
Why it is dangerous
In the event of a crash, an air bag that does not perform as designed can increase the risk of injury.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 20V-734 when calling a dealer.
Affected 4 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.