SAFETY RECALL J0A J0B J0C – Front Passenger Airbag “Module” Replacement Only – 2003-2004 Toyota Matrix

TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS

FOR

SAFETY RECALL J0A, J0B, J0C

FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG “MODULE” REPLACEMENT ONLY

CERTAIN 2003 – 2004 MODEL YEAR MATRIX

The repair for 2005 – 2008 Matrix can be found on TIS in the 2005 – 2008 Technical Instructions

UPDATE 11-15-2019

Update 11-15-19

• The repair for 2005 – 2008 Matrix is now available. Please see the 2005 – 2008 Technical Instruction on TIS

Update 08-28-19

• The repair for 2005 – 2008 Matrix is not available at this time

Update 06-17-19

• The Airbag Scanning Process has been updated

Update 07-17-18

• The Technician Certification Requirements have changed

BACKGROUND

The subject vehicles are equipped with front passenger airbag inflators which may have been manufactured in such a way as to have a potential for the intrusion of moisture over time. Depending on the circumstances, this could create excessive internal pressure when the airbag is deployed and cause the inflator to rupture. In the event of an inflator rupture, metal fragments could pass through the airbag cushion material, striking the vehicle occupants and potentially resulting in serious injury or death.