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 June 1, 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 that were originally sold, or ever registered, in Florida, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, Saipan, American Samoa, Georgia, Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. The affected vehicles have a passenger side frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture upon its deployment.

Actions

The recall began on March 25, 2016 for Toyota and Lexus vehicle owners. The recall began on June 8, 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-286.

Documents (76)

• Recall Acknowledgement
• 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
• Remedy Instructions and TSB - Updated 03-18-16 TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFETY RECALL DSF and E04 FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG “MODULE” REPLACEMENT ONLY
• 573 Report
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Lexus 03-01-16: Expanded to include 08-10 model year SC 430 vehicles
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Toyota On March 1, 2016, Toyota expanded Safety Recall E04 to include 2008 model year Corolla and Corolla Matrix vehicles
• Remedy Instructions and TSB - TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFETY RECALL DSC and ELG FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG INFLATOR MODULE CERTAIN 2002 – 2010 MODEL YEAR SC 430 Updated 03-01-2016 - Updated to include the 2008-2010 MY
• Remedy Instructions and TSB - TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFETY RECALL DSF and E04 FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG INFLATOR MODULE CERTAIN 2003 – 2008 MODEL YEAR MATRIX Updated 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 Updated 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) - GM Date: May 24, 2016 Subject: 15816 - Safety Recall Front Passenger Air Bag Inflator
• Remedy Instructions and TSB - GM Reference Number: N150816 Release Date: May 2016
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) - GM Owners
• Remedy Instructions and TSB - Update 05-09-16 The parts section has been updated
• Defect Notice 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 Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) - Lexus
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Published May 9, 2016 Dealer Letter and Technical Instructions Available on TIS
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - 05/09/16 An additional airbag inflator Part Number is now available for 2005-2008 Model Year Corolla vehicles
• Remedy Instructions and TSB - Update 03-10-16 - This TI contains information to replace the module only
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - TOYOTA Technical Instructions Available on TIS
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - TOYOTA Subject: Safety Recall E04 – For Areas of High Absolute Humidity - UPDATE
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - 48 STATE LTL GROUND SHIPMENT PREPARATION
• ISSUED Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - TOYOTA Safety Recall DSF/E04 - Supplemental ASM Reference
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - TOYOTA March 22, 2016 Additional Remedy Procedure Clarification
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - GM Date: August 5, 2016 Subject: 15816-01 - Safety Recall Front Passenger Air Bag Inflator Part and Warranty Information Sections Revised
• Safety Bulletin - GM Reference Number: N150816 Release Date: August 2016 Revision: 01
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Published August 8, 2016 Dealer Letter and Technical Instructions Available on TIS
• 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.
• Remedy Instructions and TSB - Update 8-8-16 - Additional part number added for the 2005 – 2006 MY vehicles
• Remedy Instructions and TSB - Update 8-8-16 - Additional part numbers added for the 2005-2007 MY vehicles.
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) - Toyota
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Updated 03/01/16: Expanded to include 08MY Corolla and Corolla Matrix
• 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 Availability of Part Kits
• Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2016-3
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - TOYOTA DATE: 10/22/14 TOPIC: Part Ordering Section update to clarify correct part for corresponding location
• Remedy Instructions and TSB - CERTAIN 2003 – 2006 MODEL YEAR TUNDRA Updated 2-9-17
• Remedy Instructions and TSB - CERTAIN 2002 –2007 MODEL YEAR SEQUOIA Updated 2-9-17
• 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
• 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 7-25-17 - Removed Non-Desiccated Inflator Part Numbers
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - TOYOTA Published November 03, 2016 Remedy Parts Update
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - TOYOTA DATE: 10/22/14 TOPIC: Part Ordering Section update to clarify correct part for corresponding location
• Safety Bulletin - Reference Number: N150816 Release Date: November 2016 Revision: 02
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Lexus October 20, 2014 11-03-16: Part numbers information updated.
• 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) - GM Date: October 30, 2017 Subject: Takata Bankruptcy Notices
• Remedy Instructions and TSB - FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG INFLATOR MODULE CERTAIN 2003 – 2008 MODEL YEAR COROLLA Updated 03-16-17
• Recall 573 Report-Amendment 3
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - November 02, 2017
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Toyota October 30, 2017 TAKATA (TK HOLDINGS INC.) Chapter 11 - Customer Notifications
• Recall 573 Report-Amendment 2
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- UPDATED Dealer notice - Dealer Letters Now Available on TIS November 8, 2017
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Lexus Originally Published: November 2, 2017 Service Consultant Quick Reference Guide
• Airbag Inflator Documentation
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - TOYTOA DATE 10/22/14 TOPIC Part Ordering Section update to clarify correct part for corresponding location
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Lexus Update 07-10-17: A new section titled: Class Action Settlement Rental Procedure has been added to the dealer letter.
• Recall Quarterly Report #6, 2017-2
• 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
• Response to Paragraph 47
• Recall Quarterly Report #7, 2017-3
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- November 8, 2017 - Updated Dealer Letter
• Remedy Instructions and TSB - 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
• Remedy Instructions and TSB - Update 7-25-17 - Removed Non-Desiccated Inflator Part Numbers
• Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2016-4
• Safety Bulletin - Reference Number: N150816 Release Date: October 2017 Revision: 03
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- GM - Product Safety Recall 15816 Front Passenger Air Bag Inflator
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- February 21, 2018 - Takata Air Bag Completion Rate Improvement Program
• Recall Quarterly Report #8, 2017-4
• Safety Bulletin - GM
• Miscellaneous Document - August 15, 2017 - NSVRP Opinion Letter – NHTSA Recall: 16V128

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