CarRecallWatch- Component
- AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
- Problem
- 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.
- 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
A weld in the curtain shield airbag inflator can crack, which may cause one or both parts of the inflator to eject into the passenger cabin. If that happens, occupants face an increased risk of injury.
The repair is free. Toyota will notify owners, and authorized dealers will install retention brackets on the curtain shield airbags at no charge. You can contact Toyota Customer Service at 1-800-331-4331 and check your VIN for open recalls. Toyota's campaign number is G0U and Lexus's is GLJ.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Lexus CT Hybrid | 20112012 |
|---|---|
| Toyota Prius | 201020112012 |
| Toyota Prius Plug-IN Hybrid | 20102012 |