Recall 17V-548
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing recalled the 2006 Lexus LX470 and 2 other models: Air bags (frontal, passenger side, inflator module); Air bags (frontal, driver side, inflator module); Air bags (frontal).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 17V-548
- Reported
- August 31, 2017
- Vehicles affected
- 21 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2008-2016 Toyota Land Cruiser, 2006 Lexus LX470, and 2008-2013 Lexus LX570 vehicles. These vehicles may be equipped with an incorrect driver or front passenger air bag. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
The risk
An incorrect driver or front passenger air bag may not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected air bag assemblies, free of charge. The recall began September 29, 2017. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-[removed]. Toyota's number for this recall is H0S. Lexus' number for this recall is HLD.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Lexus LX470 2006
- Lexus LX570 2008 to 2013
- Toyota Land Cruiser 2008 to 2016