NHTSA Recall 16V487000
NHTSA Campaign Id 16V487000; Date: Jun. 30, 2016
If either portion of the curtain shield air bag inflator ejects into the passenger cabin, there is an increased risk of injury to vehicle occupants.
Recalled Vehicles:
2011 Lexus Ct 200h; 2012 Lexus Ct 200h; 2010 Toyota Prius; 2011 Toyota Prius; 2012 Toyota Prius; 2010 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid; 2012 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid
Component: Air Bags:side/window
Manufactured by: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Affected Units:: 482,002
Recall Summary:
Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Toyota prius, 2010 and 2012 Toyota prius plug-in hybrid, and 2011-2012 Lexus ct200h vehicles. A weld in the curtain shield air bag inflator may crack causing one or both portions of the inflator to eject into the passenger cabin.
How to Fix:
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will install retention brackets to the curtain shield air bags, free of charge. The recall began on October 17, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service department at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is Toyota g0u, and Lexus glj.
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: Oct 17, 2016
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