NHTSA Recall 14V168000: Inflator module (air bags)
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,486,413 vehicles. It affects 7 models including the Pontiac Vibe.
| NHTSA campaign | 14V168000 |
|---|---|
| Component | AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › DRIVER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE |
| Report received | April 9, 2014 |
| Owner notification | October 27, 2014 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006-2008 RAV4, 2006-2010 Yaris, 2008-2010 Highlander, and 2009-2010 Tacoma, Corolla, Corolla Matrix and General Motors Pontiac Vibe vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the steering column assembly contains electrical connections to the driver's airbag module housed in a spiral cable assembly, which includes a Flexible Flat Cable (FFC). Due to the shape and location of the FFC's retainer, the FFC could become damaged when the steering wheel is turned.
Safety risk
If the FFC is damaged, connectivity to the driver's air bag module could be lost and the air bag deactivated. The failure of the driver's air bag to deploy in the event of a crash that typically necessitates deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver.
Remedy
Toyota will notify the Toyota vehicle owners, and General Motors will notify the Pontiac Vibe owners. Toyota sent owners an interim notification letter in May 2014 to advise owners of the recall. Toyota will mail owners a second letter when remedy parts are available. General Motors sent Pontiac Vibe owners an Interim letter on June 20, 2014 notifying them that parts are currently unavailable. General Motors sent notices to the Pontiac Vibe owners on September 15, 2014, that a remedy is available. The recall began on October 27, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-762-2737.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 14V168000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Pontiac Vibe | 2009, 2010 |
| Toyota Corolla | 2009, 2010 |
| Toyota Corolla Matrix | 2009, 2010 |
| Toyota Highlander | 2008, 2009, 2010 |
| Toyota RAV4 | 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Toyota Tacoma | 2009, 2010 |
| Toyota Yaris | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 |
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.