2010 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid Recalls

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June 30th, 2016
Recalled Component
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Recall Date
June 30th, 2016
Units Effected
482,002
NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V487000
Manufacturer: TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION
Manufacturer Campaign Number: Toyota G0U Lexus GLJ
Manufactured Begin Date: November 27th, 2009
Manufactured End Date: October 21st, 2010

Defect Summary:
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.

Consequence Summary:
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.

Corrective Summary:
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will install retention brackets to the curtain shield air bags, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin July 25, 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.

Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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