In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

Air Bags — Frontal — Passenger Side — Inflator Module

Summary

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Lexus SC vehicles manufactured August 3, 2007, to July 30, 2010, 2008 Toyota Corolla vehicles manufactured May 25, 2007, to December 21, 2007, 2008 Toyota Corolla Matrix vehicles manufactured June 1, 2007, to December 18, 2007, and 2008 Pontiac Vibe vehicles manufactured June 1, 2007, to January 2, 2008. This is to address a safety defect in the passenger side frontal air bag inflator which may produce excessive internal pressure causing the inflator to rupture upon deployment of the air bag. This recall addresses both the passenger side frontal air bags that were originally installed in the vehicles, as well as replacement air bags that may have been installed as replacement service parts. A replacement air bag may have been installed, as one example, if a vehicle had been in a crash necessitating the replacement of the passenger side frontal air bag.

Actions

The recall began on March 25, 2016 for Toyota and Lexus vehicle owners. The recall began on June 23, 2016 for GM owners. The respective dealers will either replace the front passenger air bag inflator or the entire front passenger air bag assembly depending on the model. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331, or Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737. This recall expands recall 15V-285.

Documents (77)

• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - 3/10/2016: Additional parts and repair procedure available for Corolla Matrix vehicles
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Safety Recall DSF/E04 - Supplemental ASM Reference
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - 48 STATE LTL GROUND SHIPMENT PREPARATION
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - GM Date: March 16, 2016 Subject: Additional Vehicles Included in the Takata-Produced Passenger Airbag Inflator Recall - GM Reference Number 15815
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Remedy Instructions and TSB - Update 03-10-16 - This TI contains information to replace the module only.
• Remedy Instructions and TSB - Updated 03-18-16 - This update clarifies the necessary steps in the scanning process on page 9 and 10
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Subject: Safety Recall DSF Remedy Update 3/01/2016: Expanded to include 08MY Corolla and Corolla Matrix (Phase 10)
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Lexus Subject: Safety Recall DSC – Remedy Update 03-01-16: Expanded to include 08–10 model years SC 430 vehicles
• Defect Notice 573 Report
• Remedy Instructions and TSB - TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFETY RECALL DSF and E04 FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG INFLATOR MODULE CERTAIN 2003 – 2008 MODEL YEAR COROLLA Update 03-01-16 - The TI has been updated to include the 2008 MY
• Remedy Instructions and TSB - TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFETY RECALL DSF and E04 FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG INFLATOR MODULE CERTAIN 2003 – 2008 MODEL YEAR MATRIX Update 03-01-16 - The TI has been updated to include the 2008 MY
• Remedy Instructions and TSB- TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFETY RECALL DSC and ELG FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG INFLATOR MODULE CERTAIN 2002 – 2010 MODEL YEAR SC 430 Update 03-01-2016 - Updated to include the 2008-2010 MY
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2016-1
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2016-2
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Published May 9, 2016 Dealer Letter and Technical Instructions Available on TIS
• 573 Report
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Date: April 19, 2016 Subject: Upcoming Safety Recalls 15815 and 15816 Front Passenger Airbag Inflator Customer Advisory Letters Mailed
• ISSUED Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) - GM Owners
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Subject: Safety Recall DSF Remedy Update
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) - Lexus
• ISSUED Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) - Toyota
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - GM Date: June 10, 2016 Subject: 15815 - Safety Recall Front Passenger Air Bag Inflator Module
• Remedy Instructions and TSB - GM Reference Number: N150815 Release Date: June 2016
• Remedy Instructions and TSB - Update 05-09-16 The parts section has been updated
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - 05/09/16 An additional airbag inflator Part Number is now available for 2005-2008 Model Year Corolla vehicles
• Recall 573 Report-Amendment 1
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - March 10, 2016 Technical Instructions Available on TIS
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - March 22, 2016 Additional Remedy Procedure Clarification
• Remedy Instructions and TSB - Update 8-8-16 - Additional part numbers added for the 2005-2007 MY vehicles
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - GM Date: August 5, 2016 Subject: 15815-01 - Safety Recall Front Passenger Air Bag Inflator Module Part and Warranty Information Sections Revised
• Safety Bulletin - Reference Number: N150815 Release Date: August 2016 Revision: 01
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Toyota Safety Recall DSF-Remedy - UPDATE On March 1, 2016, Toyota expanded Safety Recall DSF to include 2008 model year Corolla and Corolla Matrix vehicles
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - 08/08/16 An additional airbag inflator Part Number is now available for 2005-2007 Model Year Sequoia and 2005-2006 Tundra vehicles
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Published August 8, 2016 Dealer Letter and Technical Instructions Available on TIS
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Date: November 1, 2016 Subject: Safety Recall Bulletins 14491D, 14735C, 15406C, 15815-02 and 15816-02 Front Passenger Air Bag Inflator
• Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2016-3
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Aug 11, 2017 TAKATA Economic Loss Class Action Settlement UPDATE
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Aug 11, 2017 TAKATA Economic Loss Class Action Settlement UPDATE
• Remedy Instructions and TSB - FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG INFLATOR MODULE CERTAIN 2002 – 2010 MODEL YEAR SC 430 Updated 03-23-2017
• Remedy Instructions and TSB - FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG INFLATOR MODULE CERTAIN 2003 – 2008 MODEL YEAR COROLLA Updated 03-16-17
• Remedy Instructions and TSB - FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG INFLATOR MODULE CERTAIN 2003 – 2008 MODEL YEAR COROLLA Updated 03-16-17
• Remedy Instructions and TSB - Update 7-25-17 - Removed Non-Desiccated Inflator Part Numbers
• Remedy Instructions and TSB - Update 7-25-17 - Removed Non-Desiccated Inflator Part Numbers
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Lexus Update 03-22-17: Non-desiccated inflators for 2002-2010 SC 430 vehicles are no longer available. Non-desiccated inflator return process available to dealers.
• Remedy Instructions and TSB - Update 8-8-16 - Additional part number added for the 2005 – 2006 MY vehicles
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - TOYOTA DATE: 8/11/14 TOPIC: Update to Operation Codes regarding Sequoia Large Retaining Hex Nut and Sample Owner Letter Added
• Safety Bulletin - GM Reference Number: N150815 Release Date: November 2016 Revision: 02
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Lexus Subject: Safety Recall DSC – Remedy Update
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Published November 03, 2016 Remedy Parts Update
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- January 10, 2018 - Takata Air Bag Completion Rate Improvement Program Applicable to GM Recalls 14491, 14735, 15041, 15043, 15406, 15438, 15815, 15816, 15817, 15826, 17009, 28810 and 28811
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Date: October 30, 2017 Subject: Takata Bankruptcy Notices
• Remedy Instructions and TSB - CERTAIN 2002 –2007 MODEL YEAR SEQUOIA Updated 2-9-17
• Remedy Instructions and TSB - - CERTAIN 2003 – 2006 MODEL YEAR TUNDRA Updated 2-9-17
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - TOYOTA DATE: 8/11/14 TOPIC: Update to Operation Codes regarding Sequoia Large Retaining Hex Nut and Sample Owner Letter Added
• Recall 573 Report-Amendment 3
• Recall 573 Report-Amendment 2
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- Dealer letter - UPDATED Dealer Letters Now Available on TIS November 8, 2017
• Recall Quarterly Report #6, 2017-2
• Airbag Inflator Documentation
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- Toyota - November 8, 2017 Dealer Letter Update
• Recall Quarterly Report #7, 2017-3
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - GM Date: October 2, 2017 Subject: Takata Air Bag Completion Rate Improvement Program Applicable to GM Recalls 14491, 14735, 15041, 15043, 15406, 15438, 15815, 15816, 15817, 15826, 28810 and 28811
• Remedy Instructions and TSBTSB - FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG INFLATOR MODULE CERTAIN 2002 – 2010 MODEL YEAR SC 430 Update 05-22-2017- Part number updated for the 2007-2010 MY.
• Recall Quarterly Report #5, 2017-1
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- Toyota ASM Quick Reference Guide November 2, 2017
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- Toyota - TAKATA (TK HOLDINGS INC.) Chapter 11 - Customer Notifications
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- Lexus - Service Consultant Quick Reference Guide November 2, 2017
• Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2016-4
• Response to Paragraph 47
• Safety Bulletin - Reference Number: N150815 Release Date: October 2017 Revision: 03
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- February 21, 2018 - Takata Air Bag Completion Rate Improvement Program - All Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac Dealers
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- GM - Product Safety Recall 15815 Front Passenger Air Bag Inflator Module
• Safety Bulletin - GM
• Recall Quarterly Report #8, 2017-4
• Miscellaneous Document - August 15, 2017 - NSVRP Opinion Letter – NHTSA Recall: 16V127

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