The risk
Welded parts of the inflator in each of the curtain shield air bags could have a minute crack. If the crack propagates over time, part of the inflator could separate causing compressed gas to escape. This would result in partial inflation of the curtain shield air bag, 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, this could lead to injuries.
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Measures taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Importer Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users Date of entry into force: Unknown
Other injuries alerts in 2016
335 of the 408 motor vehicle alerts published in 2016 concerned the same risk.
| A12/1687/16 23 Dec 2016 | Renault Clio |
| A12/1742/16 23 Dec 2016 | Suzuki GW250 |
| A12/1646/16 16 Dec 2016 | Citroën C4 Picasso |
| A12/1649/16 16 Dec 2016 | Yamaha WR250R/X |
| A12/1663/16 16 Dec 2016 | Renault Trafic |
| A12/1664/16 16 Dec 2016 | Renault Fluence, Mégane Génération, Clio |
| A12/1665/16 16 Dec 2016 | Audi A4 |
| A12/1675/16 16 Dec 2016 | Opel Astra |
Who notified alerts in 2016
| Notifying country | Alerts |
|---|---|
| Germany | 215 |
| United Kingdom | 54 |
| Portugal | 42 |
| Greece | 26 |
| France | 19 |
| Spain | 13 |
Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0 · all alerts of 2016
More Lexus and Toyota alerts
8 EU Safety Gate alerts for Lexus and Toyota since 2016; the most were issued in 2024 (4).
| Bz4X, Corolla Cross and NX Injuries | Jul 2024 |
| Mutiple models Injuries | Jul 2024 |
| LX600, Land Cruiser, Tundra Injuries | Jun 2024 |
| Toyota: C-HR, RAV4 HEV, RAV4 PHV; Lexus: NX450h+, RX350h, RX450h+, RX500h Injuries | Mar 2024 |
| Aygo,camry,c-hr tmmt,corolla,corolla cross,highlander,hilux,mirai,prius phev,rav4,rav4… Injuries | Oct 2023 |
| NX450h+, RAV4 PHEV Fire | Jul 2023 |
| CT200h, Prius, Prius Plus, Auris and Corolla. Fire | Jul 2016 |