Air bags: side/window
- Component
- Air bags: side/window
- Manufacturer
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Vehicles affected
- 25,551
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2014-11-26
- Owners notified
- 2015-01-15
Defect description
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2015 Sienna vehicles manufactured September 2, 2014, to November 25, 2014. In the event of a crash that necessitates the deployment of the curtain shield airbag (CSA), the second row overhead assist grips may detach.
Safety risk
If the assist grip detaches due to CSA deployment, the grip may strike a vehicle occupant, increasing the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will modify the headliner near the second row overhead assist grip, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.