2002 Lexus ES300 and Toyota Camry recall: frontal

Toyota Motor North America, Inc. reported this safety recall on December 11, 2001. It covers about 19,587 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 19,587
reported: Dec 11, 2001
owners notified: Dec 28, 2001
related complaints: 98

Air bags: frontal

What is wrong: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with a three-spoke style steering wheel. During air bag deployment, it is possible that the bottom seam of the front driver's side air bag module cover (horn pad) could be torn away allowing the bottom portion of the cover to completely detach from the air bag module.
Risk: If this should occur, there is a possibility that the detached bottom portion may strike the driver causing personal injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's side air bag module. Owner notification began december 28, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact toyota at 1‑800‑331‑4331 or lexus at 1‑888‑333‑9376.

Recall number 01V372000

Affected vehicles

Lexus ES300 2002 2002
Toyota Camry 2002 2002

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 98 complaints about airbags problems.

2002 Lexus ES300 2002 Toyota Camry

Questions about recall 01V372000

Is there a recall on the 2002 Lexus ES300 and Toyota Camry frontal?

Yes. Recall 01V372000, reported on December 11, 2001, covers about 19,587 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 01V372000?

Dealers will replace the driver's side air bag module. Owner notification began december 28, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact toyota at 1‑800‑331‑4331 or lexus at 1‑888‑333‑9376.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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