Recall 18V-887
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing recalled the 2008 to 2019 Lexus LX570 and 1 other model: Air bags (frontal, passenger side, inflator module); Air bags (sensor, occupant classification); Seat belts (front).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 18V-887
- Reported
- December 13, 2018
- Vehicles affected
- 89,740 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2008-2019 Toyota Land Cruiser and Lexus LX 570 vehicles. Over time, the seat belt tension sensor wire harness may break and deactivate the front passenger air bag, knee air bag, and passenger seat-mounted side airbag.
The risk
In the event of a crash, deactivated air bags can increase the risk of injury .
The fix
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will modify the front passenger seat belt assembly or replace it with an improved one, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 11, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-[removed] or Lexus customer service at 1-[removed]. Toyota's numbers for this recall are Lexus Interim J2L and Remedy JLL, Toyota Interim J15 and Remedy J05.
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 LX570 2008 to 2019
- Toyota Land Cruiser 2008 to 2019