Toyota recalls slew of models for possible airbag calibration defect

From AB

Report Receipt Date: JAN 16, 2013 NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V014000

Toyota Products Associated with this Recall:

- 2009-2010 AVALON, FJ CRUISER, HIGHLANDER HYBRID

- 2009-2012 4RUNNER, CAMRY, CAMRY HYBRID, PRIUS, RAV4, TACOMA

- 2009-2013 HIGHLANDER, VENZA

- 2010-2012 SEQUOIA

- 2010-2013 COROLLA, SIENNA, TUNDRA

- 2012 PRIUS V

Component(s): AIR BAGS , SEATS Potential Number of Units Affected: 3,235 Manufacturer: Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC

SUMMARY: Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain models interspersed through model years 2009 through 2013 as follows: model year 2009-2012 Tacoma, 4Runner, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Prius, and RAV4; model year 2009-2010 Avalon, FJ Cruiser, and Highlander Hybrid; model year 2010-2013 model year Corolla, Sienna and Tundra; model year

2009-2013 Highlander and Venza; model year 2012 Prius V; and model year 2010-2012 Sequoia. During modification by SET to include accessories such as leather seat covers, seat heaters or headrest DVD systems, these vehicles may not have had the passenger seat occupant sensing system calibration tested. Without passing the calibration test, the occupant sensing system may not operate as designed.

CONSEQUENCE: If the front passenger seat occupant sensing system is out of calibration, the front passenger airbags may not deploy or they may deploy inappropriately for the passenger's size and position. This could increase the risk of personal injury during the event of a vehicle crash necessitating airbag deployment.

REMEDY: Southeast Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will test the sensitivity of the occupant detection sensors, and recalibrate them as necessary. The recall is expected to begin during January 2013. Owners may contact Southeast Toyota at 1-800-301-6859.

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