Recall 11V245000: 2007–2008 Toyota RAV4 and 2 other models

Report received

Apr 21, 2011

Manufacturer

Toyota motor north america, inc.

Potentially affected

307,848vehicles

Model years

2007–2008

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 highlander, highlander hybrid, and model year 2007-2008 rav4 vehicles. In the curtain shield airbag (csa) system, there are two sensors in the airbag sensor assembly which are designed to detect vehicle roll angle. If one of these sensors malfunctions, the airbag warning light (malfunction indicator light: mil) will illuminate and the roll detection system will be suspended; however, the airbag csa remains available in the event of a side crash. If both sensors fail nearly simultaneously after initial airbag system check, the csa and the seat belt pretensioner could be inadvertently activated.

Possible consequence

Inadvertent activation of the csa and/or the seat belt pretensioner can cause injury to a vehicle occupant.

Remedy

Toyota will replace the airbag sensor assembly with a new one containing improved roll rate sensors, free of charge. Toyota intends to send an interim owner notification to owners early to mid-may, 2011 when sufficient parts and remedy becomes available. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2008 Toyota Highlander405 complaints
• 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid197 complaints
• 2007 Toyota RAV41,004 complaints
• 2008 Toyota RAV4575 complaints