NHTSA recall 91V-223 (91V223000)

air bags recall reported December 24, 1991 - about 26,395 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 91V223000
Also written as: 91V-223
Reported: December 24, 1991
Vehicles affected: ~26,395
Component: air bags

What is being recalled

THE DRIVER'S OCCUPANT PROTECTION SYSTEM (STEERING WHEEL AND AIR BAG) EXCEEDS THE 60G THORAX CRITERION IN NHTSA CRASH TESTS.

Why it is dangerous

THE OCCUPANT PROTECTION SYSTEM DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THEENERGY ABSORPTION REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 208. THIS REDUCES THE CRASH PROTECTIONAFFORDED BY THE STEERING WHEEL AND AIR BAG SYSTEMS IN EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

REPLACE THE STEERING WHEEL WITH A MODIFIED WHEEL DESIGNED FOR INCREASED ENERGY ABSORPTION.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 91V-223 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Toyota MR2 - 1991

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