Corolla Sedan 4-Door L4-1587cc 1.6L DOHC MFI (1997)
Air Bag Control Module: All Technical Service Bulletins
Recall 97V043000: Inadvertent Air Bag Deployment
If the air bag computer in a subject vehicle experiences a mechanical shock (i.e., rapidly moving the front seat back against the stops or a sudden release
of the parking brake) within a very short time after the engine is started, the air bag can deploy inadvertently. Unexpected air bag deployment can result
in occupant injury.
Dealers will repair the air bag computer.
Owner Notification: Owner notification began late March 1997.
NOTE: Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable
time should contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331 or Geo at 1-800-222-1020. Also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Auto
Safety Hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
