Recall 05V-328: 2005 Toyota Tundra

TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. recall for air bags, reported to NHTSA on Jul 20, 2005, covering about 2,527 vehicles.

NHTSA number
05V-328
Report date
Jul 20, 2005
Vehicles affected
2,527
Owners notified
Aug 5, 2005

The problem

Certain pickup trucks equipped with automatic transmissions and optional fabric front captain's chairs fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, 'occupant crash protection.' these vehicles were built with an incorrect front passenger occupant classification system indicator light lens which will not display the status of the front passenger air bag.

The risk

As a result, the vehicle occupants will not be made aware of whether or not the air bag is activated and ready to protect the occupant as appropriate.

The fix

Dealers will replace the front passenger occupant classification system indicator lens. The recall began august 5, 2005. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

Notes

Toyota recall no. 50k.customers may also 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.

Recall details

ManufacturerTOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
ComponentAir Bags › Frontal
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number05V328000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Toyota Tundra2005All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 05V-328?

Certain pickup trucks equipped with automatic transmissions and optional fabric front captain's chairs fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, 'occupant crash protection.' these vehicles were built with an incorrect front passenger occupant classification system indicator light lens which will not display the status of the front passenger air bag.

How is recall 05V-328 fixed?

Dealers will replace the front passenger occupant classification system indicator lens. The recall began august 5, 2005. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.