Recall 06V408000: Inadvertent Side Air Bag Deployment

MAKE/MODELS: MODEL/BUILD YEARS:

Toyota/Scion TC 2005-2006

MANUFACTURER: Toyota Motor North America, Inc.

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 06V408000 MFG'S REPORT DATE: October 24, 2006

COMPONENT: Air Bags: Side/Window

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 29542

SUMMARY:
On certain vehicles, the side impact seat-bolster and curtain side airbags may inadvertently deploy. this condition can occur if the door for that side of the vehicle is closed with a high rate of force while the vehicle's ignition is in the "ON" position or within 90 seconds of turning the ignition key from the "ON" position to the "OFF" position.

CONSEQUENCE:
If the side impact seat-bolster and curtain side airbags inadvertently deploy, they could cause personal injury if an occupant is seated on the same side of the vehicle as the door that is closed with a high rate of force. until the repair has been performed, it is recommended that a minimal force/speed be used to close the driver and passenger doors or closing the doors after 90 seconds have elapsed from turning the ignition key from the "ON" to the "OFF" position.

REMEDY:
Dealers will replace the two side impact air bag sensors and install a urethane pad in the front doors, if necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during early November 2006. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-866-548-1851.

NOTES:
Toyota recall No. SSC 60H. 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.