NHTSA Recall 06V121000
NHTSA Campaign Id 06V121000; Date: Apr. 13, 2006
An occupant not properly wearing a seat belt may have an increased risk of injury during a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2006 Lexus GS; 2006 Lexus IS
Component: Seat Belts:front
Manufactured by: Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 28,947
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the front seat belt assemblies. The recall began on April 21, 2006. Owners may contact Lexus at 1-800-255-3987.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 21, 2006
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