Toyota Motor Engineering and Manufacturing is recalling certain model year 2016 Toyota Prius
— Recall Campaign #16V672000
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.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 7,817 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
16V672000
| Manufacturer: | Toyota Motor Corporation |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | September 16, 2016 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 16V672000 |
| Units affected: | 7,817 |
- Description:
- 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.
- Consequeces:
- 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.
- 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.