Air bagsRecall 91V-223 · 1991–1992 Toyota MR2

TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD. recall 91V-223 covers 26,395 1991–1992 Toyota MR2 for a air bags problem, reported to NHTSA on December 24, 1991.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected26,3951 model

ReportedDec 24, 1991Owners notified Mar 20, 1992

Complaints since3Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 91V223000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by NHTSA (compliance).

What's wrong

The problem

THE DRIVER'S OCCUPANT PROTECTION SYSTEM (STEERING WHEEL AND AIR BAG) EXCEEDS THE 60G THORAX CRITERION IN NHTSA CRASH TESTS.

The risk

THE OCCUPANT PROTECTION SYSTEM DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THEENERGY ABSORPTION REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 208. THIS REDUCES THE CRASH PROTECTIONAFFORDED BY THE STEERING WHEEL AND AIR BAG SYSTEMS IN EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT.

What to do

The fix

REPLACE THE STEERING WHEEL WITH A MODIFIED WHEEL DESIGNED FOR INCREASED ENERGY ABSORPTION.

SYSTEM: STEERING WHEEL AND AIR BAG; FMVSS 208.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Toyota MR21991, 1992

Built from January 1, 1990 to November 1, 1991. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.