Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing is recalling certain model year 2016 Tacoma trucks
— Recall Campaign #15V656000
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016 Tacoma trucks manufactured August 20, 2015, to September 10, 2015. In the affected vehicles, incorrect bolts were used to install the driver's knee air bag module.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 306 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
15V656000
| Manufacturer: | Toyota Motor Corporation |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | October 14, 2015 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 15V656000 |
| Units affected: | 306 |
- Description:
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016 Tacoma trucks manufactured August 20, 2015, to September 10, 2015. In the affected vehicles, incorrect bolts were used to install the driver's knee air bag module.
- Consequeces:
- The incorrect bolts may loosen over time and affect the performance of the driver's knee air bag, increasing the risk of driver injury during a crash that necessitates deployment of the air bags.
- Corrective action:
- Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will install the correct driver's knee air bag module mounting bolts, free of charge. The recall began on November 19, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is F0T.
- 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.