NHTSA Recall 01V372000
NHTSA Campaign Id 01V372000; Date: Dec. 11, 2001
If this should occur, there is a possibility that the detached bottom portion may strike the driver causing personal injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2002 Lexus ES300; 2002 Toyota Camry
Component: Air Bags:frontal
Manufactured by: Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 19,587
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with a three-spoke style steering wheel. During air bag deployment, it is possible that the bottom seam of the front driver's side air bag module cover (horn pad) could be torn away allowing the bottom portion of the cover to completely detach from the air bag module.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the driver's side air bag module. Owner notification began December 28, 2001. 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 Lexus at 1-888-333-9376.
Recall Notes:
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 28, 2001
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