NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V416
Manufacturer Toyota
Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Components AIR BAGS
Potential Number of Units Affected 5
Knee Air bag Installed using Incorrect Bolts
The incorrect bolts may cause the air bag module to loosen over time, affecting the performance of the knee airbag, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Summary
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016 Tundra vehicles.
The affected vehicles have a passenger knee air bag module that was attached to the instrument panel mounting brackets with incorrect bolts.
Remedy
All of the affected vehicles have been inspected and any incorrect knee air bag mounting bolts have been replaced, free of charge.
Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
Toyota’s number for this recall is H0K.
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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Original Publication Date: June 29, 2017
| To: | All Toyota Dealer Principals, General Managers, Service Managers, and Parts Managers |
| Subject: | Safety Recall H0K – Remedy Notice Certain 2016 Model Year Toyota Tundra vehiclesIncorrect Passenger Side Knee Airbag Fasteners |
Background:
On June 29, 2017, Toyota filed a Defect Information Report (DIR) with the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) reporting to the agency a voluntary Safety Recall on five 2016 Toyota Tundra vehicles.
As of June 29, 2017 the five vehicles involved in this Safety Recall have been identified and repaired during the course of our investigation of the issue. There is no action required by dealers. For reference, additional details regarding this Safety Recall are provided below.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What is the condition?
A1: During vehicle assembly, it is possible that incorrect bolts were used to install the front passenger knee airbag module. This may affect the performance of the knee airbag, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Q2: What is Toyota going to do?
A2: As of June 29, 2017 Toyota has already identified and repaired all vehicles involved in this Safety Recall.
Q3: Which and how many vehicles are covered by this Safety Recall?
A3: There are five 2016 Tundra vehicle covered by this Safety Recall.
| Model Name | Model Year | Production Period |
| Tundra | 2016 | May 27, 2016 |
Q3a: Are there any other Lexus/Toyota/Scion vehicles covered by this Safety Recall in the U.S.?
A3a: No, there are no other Lexus/Toyota/Scion vehicles covered by this Safety Recall.
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