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Recall Alert: 2016 Lexus RX 350, RX 450h

img1959886482 1453995440480 jpg 2016 Lexus RX 350 | Manufacturer image

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Vehicles Affected: Approximately 5,000 model-year 2016 Lexus RX 350 SUVs and RX 450h hybrid SUVs

The Problem: A driver-side knee airbag module may not have been properly manufactured. The resulting defect could affect the performance of the airbag, increasing the risk of an injury in a crash, the automaker said in a statement.

The Fix: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the driver-side knee airbag assembly for free.

What Owners Should Do: Lexus’ parent company Toyota did not immediately specify an owner-notification schedule. Owners can call the automaker at 800-255-3987, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s vehicle-safety hotline at 888-327-4236 or go to www.safercar.gov, for more info.

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