NHTSA Recall 96V107000: Air bags: sensor/control module-inactive
TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 627,858 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Geo Prizm.
| NHTSA campaign | 96V107000 |
|---|---|
| Component | AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE |
| Report received | June 20, 1996 |
| Owner notification | May 8, 1996 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
If liquid is spilled in the console box area, the air bag warning light can illuminate and stay "on" during normal driving conditions.
Safety risk
This leakage condition could cause the air bag to inadvertently deploy.
Remedy
Dealers will install a protective cover over the air bag sensor to prevent possible malfunction caused by the spilling of liquid substances on the sensor. Air bag sensors damaged by previous liquid spillage will be replaced.
Notes
System: interior; passive restraint; air bag impact sensor. Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Owner notification: owners have already been notified of this campaign. Note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Vehicles covered by recall 96V107000
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.