Recall 16V053000
AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTER
Report Date
20160201
Component
AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTER
Affected Vehicles
2 models
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
A defective inflator may increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.