NHTSA Recall 16V053000
NHTSA Campaign Id 16V053000; Date: Feb. 1, 2016
A defective inflator may increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2016 Lexus RX350; 2016 Lexus Rx450h
Component: Air Bags:knee Bolster
Manufactured by: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Affected Units:: 5,072
Recall Summary:
Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016 Lexus rx350 and rx450h vehicles manufactured November 16, 2015, to December 23, 2015. Due to an improper weld, the gas needed to inflate the driver's knee air bag may escape from the inflator.
How to Fix:
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the knee air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began March 7, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is gla.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 7, 2016
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