Recall
Toyota Prius — 16V672000
NHTSA ID
16V672000
Make
Toyota
Model
Prius
Years Affected
2016
Recall Date
2016-09-16
Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Units Affected
7,817
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
G0W
Summary
Toyota Motor Engineering and Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016 Toyota Prius vehicles manufactured November 30, 2015, to June 14, 2016. An air bag inflator manufacturing error may result in the inadvertent partial inflation of the front passenger air bag.
Consequence
A front passenger air bag that unintentionally inflates can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began November 10, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is G0W.