Toyota Motor Corporation: Safety Recalls in 1990

Updated on March 31, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by Toyota Motor Corporation in 1990. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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April 20, 1990

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

INTERIOR SYSTEMS:PASSIVE RESTRAINT:AIR BAG CHARGE

AIR BAG INFLATOR CASE WAS INCORRECTLY MACHINED.

NHTSA ID: 90V078000

Component: AIR BAGS

# of Units Affected: 2,543

Consequence Summary:

IN AN ACCIDENT, THE AIR BAG MAY NOT DEPLOY, WHICH COULD RESULT IN INCREASED INJURY TO THE DRIVER.

Corrective Action:

REPLACE AIR BAG INFLATOR UNIT.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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February 28, 1990

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

EQUIPMENT:SPEED CONTROL

CRUISE CONTROL COMPUTER MALFUNCTION COULD OCCUR UPON SHUTTING OFF THE CONTROL AFTER CONTINUOUS USE FOLLOWED BY COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES.

NHTSA ID: 90V040000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 121,389

Consequence Summary:

THERMAL SHOCK TO THE CRUISE CONTROL COMPUTER COULD RESULT IN ENGINE RACING IF THE ENGINE IS RESTARTED WITH THE MAIN CONTROL SWITCH IN THE 'ON' POSITION. THIS COULD CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT IF THIS IS PERFORMED IN NORMAL TRAFFIC CONDITIONS.

Corrective Action:

REPLACE COMPUTER WITH ONE OF IMPROVED DESIGN.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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