NHTSA Recall 16V906000
NHTSA Campaign Id 16V906000; Date: Dec. 16, 2016
If the air bag was installed with incorrect fasteners, the fasteners may become loose over time, affecting the air bag deployment and increasing the risk of injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2016 Toyota Avalon; 2017 Toyota Camry
Component: Air Bags:knee Bolster
Manufactured by: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Affected Units:: 12
Recall Summary:
Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016 avalon, and 2017 camry vehicles manufactured August 3, 2016, to September 12, 2016. The front passenger knee air bag module may have been attached to the lower instrument panel with incorrect fasteners.
How to Fix:
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fasteners, and if necessary, replace the instrument panel brace and body bracket and reattach the air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began on February 8, 2017. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is g05.
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: Feb 8, 2017
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