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2010-2012 Lexus CT Hybrid, Toyota Prius and others recall: side/window

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing reported this safety recall on June 30, 2016. It covers about 482,002 vehicles.

vehicles affected
482,002
reported
Jun 30, 2016
owners notified
Oct 17, 2016
related complaints
163

Air bags: side/window

What is wrong
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.
Risk
If either portion of the curtain shield air bag inflator ejects into the passenger cabin, there is an increased risk of injury to vehicle occupants.
Remedy
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.

Recall number 16V487000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 163 complaints about airbags problems.

2011 Lexus CT Hybrid2012 Lexus CT Hybrid2010 Toyota Prius2011 Toyota Prius2012 Toyota Prius2010 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid2012 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid

Questions about recall 16V487000

Is there a recall on the 2010-2012 Lexus CT Hybrid, Toyota Prius and others side/window?

Yes. Recall 16V487000, reported on June 30, 2016, covers about 482,002 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 16V487000?

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.

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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