Recall 06V-121
TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. recalled the 2006 Lexus GS and 1 other model: Seat belts (front).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 06V-121
- Reported
- April 13, 2006
- Vehicles affected
- 28,947 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
On certain passenger vehicles, if the front seat belt retractors (both driver and front passenger) become locked, they may not release due to a component of the emergency locking system. If the seat belt is locked in this condition, the occupant may not be able to properly fasten the seat belt.
The risk
An occupant not properly wearing a seat belt may have an increased risk of injury during a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the front seat belt assemblies. The recall began on april 21, 2006. Owners may contact lexus at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]