CarRecallWatch- Component
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Problem
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Lexus SC vehicles manufactured August 3, 2007, to July 30, 2010, 2008 Toyota Corolla vehicles manufactured June 1, 2007, to December 21, 2007, 2008 Toyota Corolla Matrix vehicles manufactured June 1, 2007, to December 18, 2007, and 2008 Pontiac Vibe vehicles manufactured June 1, 2007, to January 2, 2008 that were originally sold, or ever registered, in Florida, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, Saipan, American Samoa, Georgia, Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. The affected vehicles have a passenger side frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture upon its deployment.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- The recall began on March 25, 2016 for Toyota and Lexus vehicle owners. The recall began on June 8, 2016 for GM owners. The respective dealers will either replace the front passenger air bag inflator or the entire front passenger air bag assembly depending on the model. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331, or Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737. This recall expands recall 15V-286.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
The passenger-side frontal air bag inflator in these vehicles may be affected by moisture intrusion over time. In a crash that requires the passenger air bag to deploy, the inflator could rupture and send metal fragments toward occupants, which can cause serious injury or death. This recall covers certain 2008-2010 Lexus SC, 2008 Toyota Corolla and Corolla Matrix, and 2008 Pontiac Vibe vehicles that were originally sold or ever registered in Florida, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, Saipan, American Samoa, Georgia, Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, or Texas. This recall expands recall 15V-286.
What to do: Owners should contact an authorized dealer, and the repair is free. Depending on the model, the dealer will replace either the front passenger air bag inflator or the entire front passenger air bag assembly. Toyota and Lexus owners can call Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331, and Pontiac owners can call 1-800-762-2737. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) on the NHTSA recall website to see whether your vehicle has open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Lexus SC | 200820092010 |
|---|---|
| Pontiac Vibe | 2008 |
| Toyota Corolla | 2008 |
| Toyota Corolla Matrix | 2008 |