LEXUS RX HYBRID 2016: AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTER
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V053000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| LEXUS | RX HYBRID | 2016 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2016-03-07 | 2016-02-01 | 2016-02-01 |
Production Dates: 2015-11-16 - 2015-12-23
Manufacturers Involved: Toyota Motor Corporation
Manufacturer Campaign Number: GLA
Component: AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTER
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 5072
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing "Toyota" is recalling certain model year 2016 Lexus RX350 and RX450h vehicles manufactured November 16, 2015, to December 23, 2015. Due to an improper weld, the gas needed to inflate the driver's knee air bag may escape from the inflator.
A defective inflator may increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the knee air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began March 7, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is GLA.
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.
