Toyota has announced that it is recalling 160 model year 2007 Camry Solara coupes for a potential problem with the side curtain airbag. Toyota said that a tether strap may have been incorrectly routed when installed in the A-pillars. If the tether strap has not been correctly routed, the front side of the side curtain airbag may not deploy as intended.

No accidents or injuries have been reported. Toyota says dealers can inspect and reroute the strap in about 30 minutes.

Full press release after the jump.

## Source: Toyota ##

Toyota Announces Voluntary Safety Recall For 160 Camry Solara Coupes
12/14/2006 Torrance, CA

December 14, 2006 – Torrance, CA - Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., will launch a voluntary Safety Recall involving 160 2007 Camry Solara coupes. The curtain side airbag (CSA) front tether strap located in each of the front pillars may have been incorrectly routed. If the tether strap is not correctly routed, the front side of the CSA may not deploy as designed. There have been no accidents, deaths or injuries reported related to this condition.

The affected Camry Solara coupes were produced from late July 2006 to early August 2006. Toyota will mail to owners of the involved vehicles a Safety Recall notification via first class mail in late December.

Owners are requested to contact their local Toyota dealer to inspect and, if necessary, reroute the tether straps. Inspection and repair will be done at no charge to the owners of the vehicle and will take approximately 30 minutes, depending on the dealer’s work schedule.

Customers with questions or concerns should contact the Toyota Customer Experience Center at 1-800-331-4331.

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