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.
Air Bags — Side/Window
Date Announced
JUN 30, 2016
Vehicles Affected
482,002
Toyota Recall # Toyota G0U Lexus GLJ
NHTSA Campaign #
16V487000
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.
Actions 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.
Documents (32) Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) ... Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Published July 13, 2016 UPDATED Dealer Letter Available on TIS Defect Notice 573 Report 573 Report Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - June 28, 2016 Subject: Safety Recall G0U (Interim G1U) – Interim Notice Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Toyota Published June 28, 2016 Dealer Letter and FAQ Available on TIS Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Lexus Published June 28, 2016 Safety Recall GLJ (G2J) – Interim Phase Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Lexus June 28, 2016 Subject: Safety Recall GLJ (G2J) – Interim Notice Recall Acknowledgement Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) ... Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Lexus Published July 13, 2016 UPDATED Dealer Letter Available on TIS ISSUED Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) - Toyota ISSUED Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) - Lexus ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) Remedy Instructions and TSB - CT200h UPDATED OCTOBER 7, 2016 Remedy Instructions and TSB - PRIUS/PRIUS PLUG-IN
UPDATED OCTOBER 7, 2016 Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - August 3, 2017 Subject:
Owner Renotification of Non-Completed Safety Recalls – HR2 Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Owner Renotification HR2 ISSUED Renotification Notice Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Published October 6, 2016 Dealer Letter and FAQ Available on TIS Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Lexus Published October 6, 2016 Dealer Letter and FAQ Available on TIS Remedy Instructions and TSB - CT200h Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Lexus October 6, 2016 Subject: Safety Recall GLJ – Remedy Notice Remedy Instructions and TSB Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - October 6, 2016 Subject: Safety Recall G0U – Remedy Notice Remedy Instructions and TSB - PRIUS/PRIUS PLUG-IN UPDATED OCTOBER 10, 2016 ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) - Lexus Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2017-2 Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2017-1 Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2017-3 Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2016-4 Recall Quarterly Report #5, 2017-4
