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🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 16V487📅 Jun 30, 2016

2010–2012 Toyota Prius & 2011–2012 Lexus CT Hybrid + 1 more recall: airbag

⚠️ What's wrong

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Toyota Prius, 2010 and 2012 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid, and 2011-2012 Lexus CT200h vehicles. A weld in the curtain shield air bag inflator may crack causing one or both portions of the inflator to eject into the passenger cabin.

💥 The risk

If either portion of the curtain shield air bag inflator ejects into the passenger cabin, there is an increased risk of injury to vehicle occupants.

🔧 The fix

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will install retention brackets to the curtain shield air bags, free of charge. The recall began on October 17, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota Customer Service Department at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is Toyota G0U, and Lexus GLJ.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
16V487000
Manufacturer recall #
Toyota G0U Lexus GLJ
Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Vehicles affected
482,002
Component
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Owner phone
1-800-331-4331
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Oct 17, 2016
Built
Nov 27, 2009 – Oct 21, 2010
Recall started by
MFR
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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 16V487 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 16V487?

2010–2012 Toyota Prius & 2011–2012 Lexus CT Hybrid + 1 more. 482,002 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Lexus dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-331-4331.