Toyota (Gb) Prius and LEXUS CT2000H recall: Curtain shield airbag may deploy unintentionally
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- On affected vehicles the curtain side air bag inflator may have a crack in a weld. If this crack propagates gas may leak and in certain conditions partially in inflate the air bag.
- What to do
- Contact a Toyota (Gb) dealer to book the free repair. On affected vehicles install retention brackets on the curtain shield air bag inflators.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
On affected vehicles the curtain side air bag inflator may have a crack in a weld. If this crack propagates gas may leak and in certain conditions partially in inflate the air bag.
The fix
On affected vehicles install retention brackets on the curtain shield air bag inflators.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prius | 10 Oct 2008 | 27 Apr 2012 | 34,135 |
| LEXUS CT2000H | 18 Aug 2010 | 27 Apr 2012 | 34,135 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 12 September 2016. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.