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NHTSARecalled Feb 1, 2016 · #16V053000

Inflator Gas may Leak from Driver's Knee Air Bag

Hazard

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Description

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

Product details

Product
  • Inflator Gas may Leak from Driver's Knee Air Bag
  • 2016 Lexus RX350 and RX450h
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Model numbers
2016 Lexus, RX350
UPCs

What you should do

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 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is GLA.

View the official CPSC notice