Recall 06V488000: Side Curtain Air Bag Tether Routing

MAKE/MODELS: MODEL/BUILD YEARS:

Toyota/Camry Solara 2007

MANUFACTURER: Toyota Motor North America, Inc.

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 06V488000 MFG'S REPORT DATE: December 14, 2006

COMPONENT: Air Bags: Side/Window

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 160

SUMMARY:
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.

CONSEQUENCE:
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.

REMEDY:
Dealers will inspect both CSA front tether straps, and if necessary, reroute them. The recall is expected to begin during late December 2006 or early January 2007. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-888-270-9371.

NOTES:
Toyota recall No. 60J. 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.