NHTSAAIR BAGS
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing - Front Air Bag May Not Deploy Properly...
Published: April 17, 2024Recall ID: 24V275000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Incorrect detection of an occupant may result in improper air bag deployment during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Product Description & Identification
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Lexus LS500 and 2018-2020 Lexus LS500 Hybrid vehicles equipped with the "Executive Package." The front passenger seat may have been assembled with interference between internal parts that can cause the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor to incorrectly detect the occupant. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Affected Products
Front Air Bag May Not Deploy Properly/FMVSS 208
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Front Air Bag May Not Deploy Properly/FMVSS 208 |
| Nhtsa id | 24V275000 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V275000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing |
| Defect summary | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Lexus LS500 and 2018-2020 Lexus LS500 Hybrid vehicles equipped with the "Executive Package." The front passenger seat may have been assembled with interference between internal parts that can cause the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor to incorrectly detect the occupant. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection." |
| Completion rate | 81.89 |
| Corrective action | Dealers will inspect and repair the front passenger seat, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 7, 2024. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 24LA03. |
| Consequence summary | Incorrect detection of an occupant may result in improper air bag deployment during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. |
| Mfr campaign number | 24LA03 |
| Potentially affected | 509 |
| Report received date | 2024-04-17T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |
Overview
- Recalling FirmToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Risk LevelAIR BAGS