Vehicle recall 96V107000 · June 20, 1996

Toyota Corolla and Geo Prizm

If liquid is spilled in the console box area, the air bag warning light can illuminate and stay "on" during normal driving conditions.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: If liquid is spilled in the console box area, the air bag warning light can illuminate and stay "on" during normal driving conditions.
Consequence: This leakage condition could cause the air bag to inadvertently deploy.
Remedy: Dealers will install a protective cover over the air bag sensor to prevent possible malfunction caused by the spilling of liquid substances on the sensor. Air bag sensors damaged by previous liquid spillage will be replaced.
Notes: System: interior; passive restraint; air bag impact sensor. Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Owner notification: owners have already been notified of this campaign. 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. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 96V107000
Reported to NHTSA: June 20, 1996
Filed by: TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD.
Owner notification: May 8, 1996
Vehicles potentially affected: 627,858
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Air bags › Frontal › Sensor/control module-inactive

Recall 96V107000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Geo Prizm (1993-1995): 1995, 1994, 1993
Toyota Corolla (1993-1995): 1995, 1994, 1993

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