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Recall 01V-372: 2002 Lexus ES300, 2002 Toyota Camry

TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. recall for air bags, reported to NHTSA on Dec 11, 2001, covering about 19,587 vehicles.

NHTSA number
01V-372
Report date
Dec 11, 2001
Vehicles affected
19,587
Owners notified
Dec 28, 2001

The problem

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with a three-spoke style steering wheel. During air bag deployment, it is possible that the bottom seam of the front driver's side air bag module cover (Horn pad) could be torn away allowing the bottom portion of the cover to completely detach from the air bag module.

The risk

If this should occur, there is a possibility that the detached bottom portion may strike the driver causing personal injury.

The fix

Dealers will replace the driver's side air bag module. Owner notification began december 28, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331 or lexus at 1-888-333-9376.

Notes

Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

ManufacturerTOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
ComponentAir Bags › Frontal
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number01V372000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Lexus ES3002002All years
Toyota Camry2002All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 01V-372?

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with a three-spoke style steering wheel. During air bag deployment, it is possible that the bottom seam of the front driver's side air bag module cover (Horn pad) could be torn away allowing the bottom portion of the cover to completely detach from the air bag module.

How is recall 01V-372 fixed?

Dealers will replace the driver's side air bag module. Owner notification began december 28, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331 or lexus at 1-888-333-9376.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.