Recall 04V-595
TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. recalled the 2004 to 2005 Lexus ES330 and 1 other model: Seat belts (front, buckle assembly).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 04V-595
- Reported
- December 15, 2004
- Vehicles affected
- 150,061 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
On certain passenger vehicles equipped with a front passenger power seat, when installing certain rear-facing infant child seat bases onto the seat with an excessively high seatbelt tension, it may be possible to unseat a component called the buckle status switch from the seat belt buckle.
The risk
If the switch becomes unseated, the front passenger occupant classification system may mistake the rear-facing child restraint for an unbelted adult occupant, and may not suppress the deployment of the front passenger airbag.
The fix
Dealers will replace the front passenger seatbelt buckle status switch. This safety improvement campaign (ssc 40m) began on december 20, 2004. Owners should contact toyota at 1-[removed] or lexus at 1-[removed]..
Notes from the manufacturer
This action is deemed a safety improvement campaign and is not being conducted under the safety act.
Affected vehicles
- Lexus ES330 2004 to 2005
- Toyota Camry 2004 to 2005