Recall 03V-088
TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. recalled the 2003 Lexus GX470: Seats (mid/rear assembly).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 03V-088
- Reported
- March 10, 2003
- Vehicles affected
- 3,666 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
On certain vehicles equipped with the lexus link system, it may be difficult to lock one of the two latches on the bottom of the middle row left rear seat (larger side of the bench seat directly behind the driver). Due to the thickness of the lexus link system storage case, the stopper on the bottom of the seat is slightly elevated. This elevated position misaligns the latch to the striker.
The risk
If the vehicle is operated with only one latch locked, the occupant of the seat may be improperly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of personal injury.
The fix
Dealers will remove the lls case panels around the seat stopper. Owner notification began april 8, 2003. 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 lexus at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Lexus GX470 2003