NHTSA Recall 12V029000: Air bags: side/window
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 427 vehicles. It affects 2011 Toyota RAV4.
| NHTSA campaign | 12V029000 |
|---|---|
| Component | AIR BAGS › SIDE/WINDOW |
| Report received | February 1, 2012 |
| Owner notification | March 8, 2012 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2011 rav4 vehicles, manufactured from november 24, 2011, through december 19, 2011. In the curtain shield airbags, propellant with the incorrect specification was used for the initiator assembled in the AIRBAG inflator. In this condition, the inflator may not perform properly, causing one or both curtain shield airbags to not deploy.
Safety risk
In the event of a crash, the airbags may not deploy and will not be able to properly protect an occupant, increasing the risk of injuries.
Remedy
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will check the vehicle identification number to identify the curtain shield assemblies and replace the assemblies as necessary with new ones free of charge. The safety recall began on march 8, 2012. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 12V029000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Toyota RAV4 | 2011 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.