NHTSA recall 98V-188 (98V188000)

air bags recall reported August 6, 1998 - about 84,323 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 98V188000
Also written as: 98V-188
Reported: August 6, 1998
Vehicles affected: ~84,323
Component: air bags

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE STATEMENT REQUIRED IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL THAT "...THE ON-OFF SWITCH SHOULD ONLY BEN USED WHEN A MEMBER OF A PASSENGER RISK GROUP IDENTIFIED IN THE REQUEST FORM IN APPENDIX B......IS OCCUPYING THE RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER SEATING POSITION..." IS MIS-STATED. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION."

Why it is dangerous

IF THE AIR BAG SWITCH IS "OFF," THE SEAT OCCUPANT WHO IS NOT A MEMBER OF THE PASSENGER RISK GROUP WOULD BE SUBJECT TO INCREASED INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

OWNERS WILL BE SENT A CORRECTED OWNER'S MANUAL.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 98V-188 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Toyota Tacoma - 1998

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