2010 Lexus Sc | 2008 Toyota Corolla Matrix | 2009 Lexus Sc | 2008 Lexus Sc | 2008 Toyota Corolla | 2008 Pontiac Vibe — Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
Published March 3, 2016 · Recall initiated: March 3, 2016
Summary
NHTSA records recall 16V127000, published March 3, 2016. Recalling firm: Toyota Motor Corporation; 2010 Lexus Sc | 2008 Toyota Corolla Matrix | 2009 Lexus Sc | 2008 Lexus Sc | 2008 Toyota Corolla | 2008 Pontiac Vibe — Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module.
What's the hazard
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Lexus SC vehicles manufactured August 3, 2007, to July 30, 2010, 2008 Toyota Corolla vehicles manufactured May 25, 2007, to December 21, 2007, 2008 Toyota Corolla Matrix vehicles manufactured June 1, 2007, to December 18, 2007, and 2008 Pontiac Vibe vehicles manufactured June 1, 2007, to January 2, 2008. This is to address a safety defect in the passenger side frontal air bag inflator which may produce excessive internal pressure causing the inflator to rupture upon deployment of the air bag. This recall addresses both the passenger side frontal air bags that were originally installed in the vehicles, as well as replacement air bags that may have been installed as replacement service parts. A replacement air bag may have been installed, as one example, if a vehicle had been in a crash necessitating the replacement of the passenger side frontal air bag.
What to do
The recall began on March 25, 2016 for Toyota and Lexus vehicle owners. The recall began on June 23, 2016 for GM owners. The respective dealers will either replace the front passenger air bag inflator or the entire front passenger air bag assembly depending on the model. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331, or Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737. This recall expands recall 15V-285.
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Recall details
- Brand
- LEXUS
- Model
- SC
- Manufacturer
- Toyota Motor Corporation
- Lot
- 2010 LEXUS SC | 2008 TOYOTA COROLLA MATRIX | 2009 LEXUS SC | 2008 LEXUS SC | 2008 TOYOTA COROLLA | 2008 PONTIAC VIBE
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2010 Lexus Sc | 2008 Toyota Corolla Matrix | 2009 Lexus Sc | 2008 Lexus Sc | 2008 Toyota Corolla | 2008 Pontiac Vibe — Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 16V127000 on March 3, 2016. Reported hazard: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Lexus SC vehicles manufactured August 3, 2007, to July 30, 2010, 2008 Toyota Corolla vehicles manufactured May 25, 2007, to December 21, 2007, 2008 Toyota Corolla Matrix vehicles manufactured June 1, 2007, to December 18, 2007, and 2008 Pontiac Vibe vehicles manufactured June 1, 2007, to January 2, 2008. This is to address a safety defect in the passenger side frontal air bag inflator which may produce excessive internal pressure causing the inflator to rupture upon deployment of the air bag. This recall addresses both the passenger side frontal air bags that were originally installed in the vehicles, as well as replacement air bags that may have been installed as replacement service parts. A replacement air bag may have been installed, as one example, if a vehicle had been in a crash necessitating the replacement of the passenger side frontal air bag.
What should I do if I have this product?
The recall began on March 25, 2016 for Toyota and Lexus vehicle owners. The recall began on June 23, 2016 for GM owners. The respective dealers will either replace the front passenger air bag inflator or the entire front passenger air bag assembly depending on the model. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331, or Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737. This recall expands recall 15V-285.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: LEXUS. Model: SC.