NHTSA Recall 01V372000: Air bags: frontal
TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 19,587 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Lexus ES300.
| NHTSA campaign | 01V372000 |
|---|---|
| Component | AIR BAGS › FRONTAL |
| Report received | December 11, 2001 |
| Owner notification | December 28, 2001 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
If this should occur, there is a possibility that the detached bottom portion may strike the driver causing personal injury.
Remedy
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).
Vehicles covered by recall 01V372000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.