NHTSA recall 16V-053 (16V053000)
air bags recall reported February 1, 2016 - about 5,072 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 16V053000
- Also written as
- 16V-053
- Manufacturer number
- GLA
- Reported
- February 1, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- ~5,072
- Component
- air bags
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
A defective inflator may increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 16V-053 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.