Toyota Motor Corporation recalls 2016–2017 Toyota Avalon, Camry

Recall date

December 16, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Recall number

16V906000

Brand / firm

Toyota

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 12 units

Why it was recalled

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.

What was recalled

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.

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.