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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 16V128000

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 2, 2016

Summary

NHTSA records recall 16V128000, published March 3, 2016 and initiated March 2, 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 June 1, 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 that were originally sold, or ever registered, in Florida, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, Saipan, American Samoa, Georgia, Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. The affected vehicles have a passenger side frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture upon its deployment.

What to do

The recall began on March 25, 2016 for Toyota and Lexus vehicle owners. The recall began on June 8, 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-286.

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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 16V128000 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 June 1, 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 that were originally sold, or ever registered, in Florida, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, Saipan, American Samoa, Georgia, Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. The affected vehicles have a passenger side frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture upon its deployment.

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 8, 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-286.

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

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: LEXUS. Model: SC.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)