Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing | NHTSA Recall #16V906000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V906000 by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. Affecting model year 2016 avalon, and 2017 camry vehicles manufactured august 3, 2016, to september 12, 2016 Includes 12 affected units, Air Bag Fasteners May Loosen Affecting Deployment, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2016 avalon, and 2017 camry vehicles manufactured august 3, 2016, to september 12, 2016

Defect Summary

Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016 avalon, and 2017 camry vehicles manufactured august 3, 2016, to september 12, 2016. the front passenger knee air bag module may have been attached to the lower instrument panel with incorrect fasteners.

Corrective Action

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fasteners, and if necessary, replace the instrument panel brace and body bracket and reattach the air bag assembly, free of charge. the recall began on february 8, 2017. owners may contact toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. toyota's number for this recall is g05.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 16V906000
Report Received Date: 2016-12-16T00:00:00
Subject: Air bag fasteners may loosen affecting deployment
Component: Air Bags
Potentially Affected Units: 12

Details

MFR Campaign Number: G05
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016 avalon, and 2017 camry vehicles manufactured august 3, 2016, to september 12, 2016. the front passenger knee air bag module may have been attached to the lower instrument panel with incorrect fasteners.
Consequence Summary: If the air bag was installed with incorrect fasteners, the fasteners may become loose over time, affecting the air bag deployment and increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fasteners, and if necessary, replace the instrument panel brace and body bracket and reattach the air bag assembly, free of charge. the recall began on february 8, 2017. owners may contact toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. toyota's number for this recall is g05.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 75

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NHTSA ID: 16V906000
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