LEXUS RX HYBRID 2016: AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTER

General Information

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

Summary

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.

Consequence

A defective inflator may increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy

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.

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.