CarRecallWatch- Component
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Problem
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2002-2005 Lexus SC and Toyota Sequoia, 2003-2005 Toyota Corolla and Tundra, and 2003-2007 Pontiac Vibe vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation.
- Risk
- An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- Toyota will notify the Toyota and Lexus owners. General Motors will notify the Pontiac Vibe owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, or replace the air bag assembly that includes an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began January 23, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371, Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987 or Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737. Toyota's numbers for these recalls are J0A (Zone A Toyota), J0B (Zone B Toyota), J0C (Zone C Toyota), JLI (Zone A Lexus), JLJ (Zone B Lexus), and JLK (Zone C Lexus). Note: This recall includes vehicles that have had their air bag previously replaced under an earlier air bag campaign.
- 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 airbag inflator in these vehicles may rupture during a crash that requires the airbag to deploy. The propellant inside can degrade over time, and the resulting explosion can throw sharp metal fragments into the cabin.
The fragments can strike the driver or other occupants, which may cause serious injury or death. The recall also covers vehicles whose airbag was previously replaced under an earlier airbag campaign.
The repair is free. Dealers will replace the passenger frontal airbag inflator with an alternate inflator, or replace the full airbag assembly, depending on the model. Toyota and Lexus owners can call 1-888-270-9371 (Toyota) or 1-800-255-3987 (Lexus), and Pontiac Vibe owners can call 1-800-762-2737. Check your VIN for open recalls to confirm whether your vehicle is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Lexus SC | 2002200320042005 |
|---|---|
| Pontiac Vibe | 20032004200520062007 |
| Toyota Corolla | 200320042005 |
| Toyota Sequoia | 2002200320042005 |
| Toyota Tundra | 200320042005 |