2016 Lexus Rx450h Recalls

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February 1st, 2016
Recalled Component
AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTER
Recall Date
February 1st, 2016
Units Effected
5,072
NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V053000
Manufacturer: TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION
Manufacturer Campaign Number: GLA
Manufactured Begin Date: November 16th, 2015
Manufactured End Date: December 23rd, 2015
Date of Owner Notification: March 7th, 2016

Defect Summary:
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016 Lexus RX350 and RX450h vehicles manufactured November 16, 2015, to December 23, 2015. Due to an improper weld, the gas needed to inflate the driver's knee air bag may escape from the inflator.

Consequence Summary:
A defective inflator may increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Corrective Summary:
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the knee air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began March 7, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is GLA.

Recall 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.

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