Toyota Prius recalled over injury risk

Recall date

September 16, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Toyota Motor Corporation recalls 2016 Toyota Prius

Recall number

16V672000

Brand / firm

Toyota

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 7,817 units

Why it was recalled

A front passenger air bag that unintentionally inflates can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

What was recalled

Toyota Motor Engineering and Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016 Toyota Prius vehicles manufactured November 30, 2015, to June 14, 2016. An air bag inflator manufacturing error may result in the inadvertent partial inflation of the front passenger air bag.

What to do

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began November 10, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is G0W.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.