Recall 12V092000: Air Bag Clockspring Replacement

VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S):

Toyota/Tacoma 2005-2009

MANUFACTURER: Toyota Motor North America, Inc.

MFR'S REPORT DATE: March 07, 2012

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12V092000

NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A

COMPONENT: Air Bags: Frontal

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 495,470

SUMMARY:
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Tacoma vehicles, manufactured from September 14, 2004, through August 29, 2008. Over time, steering wheel vibration may damage the spiral cable assembly (CLOCKSPRING) that powers the driver's air bag module. If damage occurs, the air bag warning lamp will illuminate and the air bag may become deactivated.

CONSEQUENCE:
In the event of a crash, the driver's side air bag may not deploy, increasing the risk of personal injury.

REMEDY:
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the spiral cable assembly, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin in early April 2012. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

NOTES:
Customers may contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.