Recall 06V096000: Lexus GS, Lexus IS, Lexus LS and 6 more

AIR BAGS

Vehicle recall filed Apr 3, 2006 133 units

Summary

The problem. On certain vehicles, due to improper assembly of the air bag inflator, which is used in the side air bag, the curtain shield air bag, and the knee air bag assembly, some inflators were produced with an insufficient amount of the heating agents necessary for proper air bag deployment. In this condition, the expansion force of the gas may be insufficient to properly inflate the air bag when the SRS system is activated during a crash.

The risk. This may increase the risk of injury to the occupant in the involved seating position in the event of a crash.

The fix. Dealers will replace the specific SRS air bag. The recall began on april 6, 2006. Owners may contact toyota at 1-888-270-9371, scion at 1-866-548-1851, or lexus at 1-800-255-3987.

Toyota recall no. 60B and lexus recall no. 6LB.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
06V096000
Manufacturer campaign
60B 6LB
Manufacturer
TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Report received
April 3, 2006
Owners notified
April 6, 2006
Built
Jun 10, 2004 – Nov 28, 2005
Units affected
133
Initiated by
the manufacturer

Affected vehicles

Is your car affected? Only a VIN check tells you whether a specific vehicle is included and still unrepaired – use NHTSA's lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call the manufacturer. Recall repairs are free.