SAFETY RECALL K0F – Front Seat Side and Curtain Shield Airbags May Not Deploy As Intended – 2015-2017 Toyota Yaris

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain

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April 23, 2019 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V319000

Air Bags May Not Deploy Properly

In the event of a crash, front seat side air bags and curtain shield air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V319

Manufacturer Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, AIR BAGS

Potential Number of Units Affected 43,221

Summary

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Yaris vehicles. The wire harnesses for the side air bag sensors located within the front doors may crack and corrode, possibly causing the non-deployment or improper deployment of the front seat side air bags and the curtain shield air bags.

Remedy

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wire harness assembly in the front doors, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 7, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota’s number for this recall is K1F/K0F.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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