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July 21, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V519000
Front Air Bag May Not Deploy Properly/FMVSS 208
Incorrect detection of an occupant may result in improper air bag deployment during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V519
Manufacturer Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Components AIR BAGS
Potential Number of Units Affected 3,533
Summary
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022 Rav4, Rav4 Hybrid, and Rav4 Prime vehicles. The front passenger seat may have been assembled with interference between internal parts that may cause the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor to incorrectly detect the occupant. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, “Occupant Crash Protection.”
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and repair the front passenger seat, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 2, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota’s customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota’s number for this recall is 22TA08.
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.nhtsa.gov.