NHTSA recall 06V488000
Air bags › Side/window
Toyota Camry Solara
Reported Dec 21, 2006160 vehicles affectedTOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.Maker’s number 60JBuilt Jul 24, 2006 – Aug 1, 2006
The defect
On certain vehicles equipped with curtain side air bags (csa), the csa tether strap located in the front pillars may have been incorrectly routed during the assembly process.
The risk
If the tether strap IS not correctly routed, the front side of the csa may not deploy as designed, which may result in insufficient occupant protection during a side impact crash or rollover event.
The remedy
Dealers will inspect both csa front tether straps, and if necessary, reroute them. the recall began on december 21, 2006. owners may contact toyota at 1-888-270-9371.