Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing | model year 2016 toyota prius vehicles manufactured november 30, 2015, to june 14, 2016 | NHTSA Recall #16V672000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V672000 by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. Affecting model year 2016 toyota prius vehicles manufactured november 30, 2015, to june 14, 2016 Includes 7,817 affected units, Unintended Partial Passenger Air Bag Inflation, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

model year 2016 toyota prius vehicles manufactured november 30, 2015, to june 14, 2016

Defect Summary

Toyota motor engineering and manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016 toyota prius vehicles manufactured november 30, 2015, to june 14, 2016. an air bag inflator manufacturing error may result in the inadvertent partial inflation of the front passenger air bag.

Corrective Action

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag assembly, free of charge. the recall began november 10, 2016. owners may contact toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. toyota's number for this recall is g0w.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 16V672000
Report Received Date: 2016-09-16T00:00:00
Subject: Unintended partial passenger air bag inflation
Component: Air Bags
Potentially Affected Units: 7,817

Details

MFR Campaign Number: G0W
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Toyota motor engineering and manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016 toyota prius vehicles manufactured november 30, 2015, to june 14, 2016. an air bag inflator manufacturing error may result in the inadvertent partial inflation of the front passenger air bag.
Consequence Summary: A front passenger air bag that unintentionally inflates can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag assembly, free of charge. the recall began november 10, 2016. owners may contact toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. toyota's number for this recall is g0w.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 87.76

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NHTSA ID: 16V672000
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