Toyota Motor Corporation recalls 2010–2012 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid, Prius, CT Hybrid

Recall date

June 30, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Recall number

16V487000

Brand / firm

Toyota, Lexus

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 482,002 units

Why it was recalled

If either portion of the curtain shield air bag inflator ejects into the passenger cabin, there is an increased risk of injury to vehicle occupants.

What was recalled

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Toyota Prius, 2010 and 2012 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid, and 2011-2012 Lexus CT200h vehicles. A weld in the curtain shield air bag inflator may crack causing one or both portions of the inflator to eject into the passenger cabin.

What to do

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will install retention brackets to the curtain shield air bags, free of charge. The recall began on October 17, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota Customer Service Department at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is Toyota G0U, and Lexus GLJ.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.