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2010-2012 Prii Affected by Airbag Recall

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by FLPhilbert, Jun 28, 2016.

  1. FLPhilbert

    FLPhilbert New Member

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    It doesn't say if it's the driver's or passenger side airbag. :(
     
  3. JimN

    JimN Let the games begin!

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    From safercar.gov for my 2010's VIN:

    NHTSA Recall Number: WAITING#
    Recall Date: June 28, 2016
    Manufacturer Recall Number: G1U

    SUMMARY:
    The involved vehicles are equipped with curtain shield air bags (CSA) in the driver and passenger side roof rails that have air bag inflators composed of two chambers welded together.? Some inflators could have a small crack in the weld area joining the chambers, which could grow over time, and lead to the separation of the inflator chambers.? This has been observed when the vehicle is parked and unoccupied for a period of time.
    SAFETY RISK:
    If an inflator separates, the CSA could partially inflate, and, in limited circumstances, one or both sections of the inflator could enter the interior of the vehicle. If an occupant is present in the vehicle, there is an increased risk of injury.
    REMEDY:

    RECALL STATUS:
    Recall INCOMPLETE. Remedy not yet available
     
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    Interesting...does not seem to say it is Takata airbag issue.
    I think this may fit with an owner who posted here a weeks ago that Toyota was asking some folks to bring in their vehicles for airbag check.