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Recall 16V-053

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing recalled the 2016 Lexus RX Hybrid and 1 other model: Air bags (knee bolster).

At a glance

Campaign number
16V-053
Reported
February 1, 2016
Vehicles affected
5,072 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016 Lexus RX350 and RX450h vehicles manufactured November 16, 2015, to December 23, 2015. Due to an improper weld, the gas needed to inflate the driver's knee air bag may escape from the inflator.

The risk

A defective inflator may increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

The fix

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the knee air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began March 7, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-[removed]. Toyota's number for this recall is GLA.

Notes from the manufacturer

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles