Vehicle recall 06V096000 · April 3, 2006
Lexus LS, Toyota Prius and 7 more models
On certain vehicles, due to improper assembly of the air bag inflator, which is used in the side air bag, the curtain shield air bag, and the knee air bag assembly, some…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain vehicles, due to improper assembly of the air bag inflator, which is used in the side air bag, the curtain shield air bag, and the knee air bag assembly, some inflators were produced with an insufficient amount of the heating agents necessary for proper air bag deployment. In this condition, the expansion force of the gas may be insufficient to properly inflate the air bag when the SRS system is activated during a crash.
- Consequence
- This may increase the risk of injury to the occupant in the involved seating position in the event of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the specific SRS air bag. The recall began on April 6, 2006. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-888-270-9371, scion at 1-866-548-1851, or Lexus at 1-800-255-3987.
- Notes
- Toyota recall no. 60B and Lexus recall no. 6LB.CUSTOMERS may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 06V096000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 3, 2006
- Filed by
- TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 60B 6LB
- Owner notification
- April 6, 2006
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 133
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Air bags
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Lexus GS (2006): 2006
- Lexus IS (2006): 2006
- Lexus LS (2004-2006): 2006, 2005, 2004
- Scion TC (2005-2006): 2006, 2005
- Toyota Avalon (2005-2006): 2006, 2005
- Toyota Camry (2007): 2007
- Toyota Prius (2004-2006): 2006, 2005, 2004
- Toyota RAV4 (2005): 2005
- Toyota Tacoma (2005-2006): 2006, 2005
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