Air Bag Not Deploy problems of the 2006 Lexus IS

The dashboards and interior plastic panels in certain Lexus and Toyota models Is melting in high humidity areas. This can cause the passenger airbag to not properly deploy in a collision due to the dashboard degrading. I have filed a complaint with Lexus and asked for a letter stating the degradation of the dashboard will not interfere with the airbag deployment and I was declined. Lexus (Toyota) Is actively avoiding this safety Issue. I would like to speak with someone from the NHTSA about this safety Issue please.

The passenger side airbag warning light on my vehicle turned on. When I took my vehicle to Lexus for a recall I had them check why the light was on. They told me the air bag wiring harness needs to be replaced at a cost of $2546. They also said this Is a common Issue that Lexus Is well aware of and Issued a TSB for it in 2008 but would only cover the repair under the initial warranty period because they had not received enough complaints to make a recall. Well now 6 years after they Issued the TSB I'm sure there has to be enough complaints because a simple google search shows how many cars are affected by this problem. The biggest Issue Is the airbags will not deploy in the event of and accident until the repair Is made. I contacted Lexus corporate twice and both times they were not willing to help. I believe Lexus should cover this repair since it Is a major safety concern and Lexus Is well aware of the problem.

L-sb-0167-08 the srs airbag light Is on for awhile. This Is a well known defect and Issue with these vehicle. A faulty wire harness. There Is TSB but it Is only covered under warranty. I find it surprising that this Is not considered a safety recall given the potential harm and risk of the airbag not deploying due to a faulty harness.