2010 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid | 2012 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid | 2011 Toyota Prius | 2012 Toyota Prius | 2011 Lexus Ct Hybrid | 2010 Toyota Prius | 2012 Lexus Ct Hybrid — Air bags: side/window
Published June 30, 2016 · Recall initiated: June 30, 2016
Summary
NHTSA records recall 16V487000, published June 30, 2016. Recalling firm: Toyota Motor Corporation; 2010 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid | 2012 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid | 2011 Toyota Prius | 2012 Toyota Prius | 2011 Lexus Ct Hybrid | 2010 Toyota Prius | 2012 Lexus Ct Hybrid — Air bags: side/window.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- TOYOTA
- Model
- PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID
- Manufacturer
- Toyota Motor Corporation
- Lot
- 2010 TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID | 2012 TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID | 2011 TOYOTA PRIUS | 2012 TOYOTA PRIUS | 2011 LEXUS CT HYBRID | 2010 TOYOTA PRIUS | 2012 LEXUS CT HYBRID
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2010 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid | 2012 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid | 2011 Toyota Prius | 2012 Toyota Prius | 2011 Lexus Ct Hybrid | 2010 Toyota Prius | 2012 Lexus Ct Hybrid — Air bags: side/window recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 16V487000 on June 30, 2016. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: TOYOTA. Model: PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID.