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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 16V937000

2016 Toyota 4runner | 2017 Lexus Gx460 — Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module

Published December 28, 2016 · Recall initiated: December 21, 2016

Summary

NHTSA records recall 16V937000, published December 28, 2016 and initiated December 21, 2016. Recalling firm: Toyota Motor Corporation; 2016 Toyota 4runner | 2017 Lexus Gx460 — Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module.

What's the hazard

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling one 2016 Toyota 4Runner vehicle manufactured November 1, 2016 and one 2017 Lexus GX460 vehicle manufactured November 16, 2016. The affected vehicles are equipped with Takata PSPI-LD front passenger air bag inflators that may have been manufactured without ignition booster tablets. As a result, in the event of a crash, the air bag may not fully inflate during deployment of the primary stage. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection.

What to do

Toyota dealers have replaced the passenger side air bag modules, free of charge. Toyota notified the affected dealers on December 15, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is G06, GLR.

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Recall details

Brand
TOYOTA
Model
4RUNNER
Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Corporation
Lot
2016 TOYOTA 4RUNNER | 2017 LEXUS GX460
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2016 Toyota 4runner | 2017 Lexus Gx460 — Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 16V937000 on December 28, 2016. Reported hazard: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling one 2016 Toyota 4Runner vehicle manufactured November 1, 2016 and one 2017 Lexus GX460 vehicle manufactured November 16, 2016. The affected vehicles are equipped with Takata PSPI-LD front passenger air bag inflators that may have been manufactured without ignition booster tablets. As a result, in the event of a crash, the air bag may not fully inflate during deployment of the primary stage. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection.

What should I do if I have this product?

Toyota dealers have replaced the passenger side air bag modules, free of charge. Toyota notified the affected dealers on December 15, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is G06, GLR.

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

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: TOYOTA. Model: 4RUNNER.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)