GEM ES 2019: AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTER
| Make : GEM | Model : ES | Year : 2019 |
| Build Dates : 2019-02-11 - 2019-02-22 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 19V288000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2019-05-08 | Date Received by ODI: 2019-04-10 | Date Added to Database: 2019-04-10 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Toyota Motor Corporation | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: KLD, KLE | ||
| Component: AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTER | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 564 | ||
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Summary:
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing "Toyota" is recalling certain 2019 Lexus ES vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with a driver knee air bag assembly mounted to the lower instrument panel "IP" that may have been improperly installed, possibly affecting the deployment of the knee air bag in the event of a crash. |
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Consequence:
In the event of a crash, there is an increased risk of injury if the knee air bag does not deploy properly. |
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Remedy:
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the driver knee air bag assembly, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 8, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are KLD and KLE. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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. |
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