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Subject: Safety Recall E0G
Remedy Available
2003 and 2004 Model Year Avalon Vehicles Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Electronic Control Module (ECM)
As previously announced, on March 27, 2014, Toyota filed a Defect Information Report (DIR) with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) informing the agency of our intent to conduct a voluntary Safety Recall on 2003 and 2004 Avalon Vehicles.
Toyota has completed remedy preparations and will now begin mailing the remedy owner letter.
Condition:
The Electronic Control Module (ECM) for the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) in these vehicles could have been manufactured with integrated circuits that are susceptible to internal short circuiting when exposed to certain electrical noise from various vehicle electrical components. If internal short circuiting occurs, the front airbag(s) and/or seat belt pretensioners could inadvertently deploy. An airbag that deploys inadvertently can, under some circumstances, increase the risk of injury and the possibility of a crash.
Remedy:
Toyota dealers will install a sub-wire harness (filter) to minimize electrical noise from the other vehicle electrical components at NO CHARGE to the vehicle owner. For additional information on the repair procedure, please refer to TIS. The following information is provided to inform you of the owner notification timing and your degree of involvement.
Owner Letter Mailing Date:
Toyota has completed remedy preparations and will begin to notify owners in early October, 2014.