| Make : TOYOTA | Model : MR2 | Year : 1992 |
| Build Dates : 19900101 - 19911101 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 91V223000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19920320 | Date Received by ODI: 19911224 | Date Added to Database: 19920106 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. | ||
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| Component: AIR BAGS | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 26395 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE DRIVER'S OCCUPANT PROTECTION SYSTEM (STEERING WHEEL AND AIR BAG) EXCEEDS THE 60G THORAX CRITERION IN NHTSA CRASH TESTS. |
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Consequence:
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. |
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Remedy:
REPLACE THE STEERING WHEEL WITH A MODIFIED WHEEL DESIGNED FOR INCREASED ENERGY ABSORPTION. |
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| Report Initiator: OVSC | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 208 | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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