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- AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTER
- Problem
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016 Tundra vehicles. The affected vehicles have a passenger knee air bag module that was attached to the instrument panel mounting brackets with incorrect bolts.
- Risk
- The incorrect bolts may cause the air bag module to loosen over time, affecting the performance of the knee airbag, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
- Remedy
- All of the affected vehicles have been inspected and any incorrect knee air bag mounting bolts have been replaced, free of charge. The recall began on June 22, 2017. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is H0K.
- 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 knee airbag module may have been attached to the instrument panel mounting brackets with incorrect bolts. Over time, these bolts may allow the airbag module to loosen, which can affect how well the knee airbag performs.
A loose knee airbag increases the risk of injury to the front passenger during a crash. Owners should be aware that the airbag may not protect as intended.
All affected vehicles have been inspected, and any incorrect knee airbag mounting bolts have been replaced free of charge at an authorized Toyota dealer. Owners can contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331 with recall number H0K, and should check their vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Toyota Tundra | 2016 |
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