Vehicle recall 06V121000 · April 13, 2006
Lexus GS and IS
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…
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- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- An occupant not properly wearing a seat belt may have an increased risk of injury during a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the front seat belt assemblies. The recall began on April 21, 2006. Owners may contact Lexus at 1-800-255-3987.
- Notes
- Customers may also 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
- 06V121000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 13, 2006
- Filed by
- TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Owner notification
- April 21, 2006
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 28,947
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Seat belts › Front
Vehicles covered
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