Lexus Rx450H (2016) – 16V053000

Defect Description For Recall

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2016 Lexus Rx350 And Rx450H Vehicles Manufactured November 16, 2015, To December 23, 2015. Due To An Improper Weld, The Gas Needed To Inflate The Driver’S Knee Air Bag May Escape From The Inflator.

Make Of Vehicle

LEXUS

Model Of Vehicle

RX450H

Year

2016

Recall Campaign Number

16V053000

Component Description

Air BAGS:Knee Bolster

Effect Of Defect

A DefeCTIve Inflator May Increase The Risk Of Injury In The Event Of A Crash.

Fix Defect

Toyota Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Inspect And, If Necessary, Replace The Knee Air Bag Assembly, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began March 7, 2016. Owners May Contact Toyota Customer Service At 1-800-331-4331. Toyota’S Number For This Recall Is Gla.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Start Of Manufacture

20151116

End Of Manufacture

20151223

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

5072

Date Owners Notified

20160307

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Toyota Motor Corporation

Date Report Received

20160201

Make Campaign Number

GLA

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard