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Toyota Prius C Recall 18V176: Missing Front Airbag Warning Label Could Raise Crash Injury Risk

NHTSA campaign 18V176, reported March 15, 2018, 19 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Some 2018 Toyota Prius C vehicles sold in Puerto Rico may have been built without the label that shows the front passenger airbag and recommended child seating positions. The label was supposed to be attached during assembly, and its absence means the vehicles do not meet federal occupant crash protection requirements.

Without the label, occupants may not know the proper restraint guidance for the front passenger seat, such as where children should sit. Following the correct guidance is what reduces the risk of injury if a crash occurs, so a missing label could increase that risk.

Toyota will mail the replacement removable labels to all known owners at no cost. Owners can call Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 (Toyota recall number J0L) with questions. You can also check your vehicle identification number for open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 18V176Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Component
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Problem
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018 Toyota Prius C vehicles sold in Puerto Rico. The front passenger air bag and recommended child occupant seating positions label may not have been attached during assembly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk
If the label is missing, occupants may not follow the proper restraint usage guidelines, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy
Toyota will notify owners and will mail the removable labels to all known owners of the subject vehicles, free of charge. The recall began on April 11, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is J0L.
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.

Affected vehicles

Toyota Prius C2018