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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 15V013000

2015 Toyota Prius V — Air bags

Published January 16, 2015 · Recall initiated: January 16, 2015

Summary

NHTSA records recall 15V013000, published January 16, 2015. Recalling firm: Toyota Motor Corporation; 2015 Toyota Prius V — Air bags.

What's the hazard

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Toyota Prius V vehicles manufactured November 7, 2013, to January 7, 2015. The occupant classification system (OCS) that activates or deactivates the passenger seat air bag system may be improperly calibrated. As a result, the passenger air bag may not deploy in a vehicle crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 208, "Occupant Crash Protection.

What to do

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will re-calibrate of the OCS system, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.

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Recall details

Brand
TOYOTA
Model
PRIUS V
Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Corporation
Lot
2015 TOYOTA PRIUS V
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2015 Toyota Prius V — Air bags recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 15V013000 on January 16, 2015. Reported hazard: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Toyota Prius V vehicles manufactured November 7, 2013, to January 7, 2015. The occupant classification system (OCS) that activates or deactivates the passenger seat air bag system may be improperly calibrated. As a result, the passenger air bag may not deploy in a vehicle crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 208, "Occupant Crash Protection.

What should I do if I have this product?

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will re-calibrate of the OCS system, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: TOYOTA. Model: PRIUS V.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)