2016 Toyota Camry | 2016 Toyota Avalon — Air bags: sensor: occupant classification
Published April 14, 2016 · Recall initiated: April 14, 2016
Summary
NHTSA records recall 16V215000, published April 14, 2016. Recalling firm: Toyota Motor Corporation; 2016 Toyota Camry | 2016 Toyota Avalon — Air bags: sensor: occupant classification.
What's the hazard
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016 Avalon and Camry vehicles manufactured November 30, 2015 to March 4, 2016. The occupant classification system (OCS) that activates or deactivates the front passenger seat air bag system may have been improperly calibrated. As a result, the front passenger air bag and the front passenger knee air bag may not deploy as intended in certain crash scenarios. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection.
What to do
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will recalibrate the OCS, free of charge. The recall began by May 13, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is G0J.
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Recall details
- Brand
- TOYOTA
- Model
- CAMRY
- Manufacturer
- Toyota Motor Corporation
- Lot
- 2016 TOYOTA CAMRY | 2016 TOYOTA AVALON
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2016 Toyota Camry | 2016 Toyota Avalon — Air bags: sensor: occupant classification recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 16V215000 on April 14, 2016. Reported hazard: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016 Avalon and Camry vehicles manufactured November 30, 2015 to March 4, 2016. The occupant classification system (OCS) that activates or deactivates the front passenger seat air bag system may have been improperly calibrated. As a result, the front passenger air bag and the front passenger knee air bag may not deploy as intended in certain crash scenarios. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection.
What should I do if I have this product?
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will recalibrate the OCS, free of charge. The recall began by May 13, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is G0J.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: TOYOTA. Model: CAMRY.