Recall 16V-672
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing recalled the 2016 Toyota Prius: Air bags (frontal, passenger side, inflator module).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 16V-672
- Reported
- September 16, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- 7,817 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Toyota Motor Engineering and Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016 Toyota Prius vehicles manufactured November 30, 2015, to June 14, 2016. An air bag inflator manufacturing error may result in the inadvertent partial inflation of the front passenger air bag.
The risk
A front passenger air bag that unintentionally inflates can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
The fix
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began November 10, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-[removed]. Toyota's number for this recall is G0W.
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
- Toyota Prius 2016