Component
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Manufacturer
TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
What Happened
Your vehicle's front seat belt retractors might not release properly, making it hard to buckle up.
Risk if Unfixed
If your seat belt gets stuck, you might not be able to wear it in a crash, which could increase your risk of injury.
Free Fix
Lexus will replace the front seat belt assemblies for free. You can contact them at 1-800-255-3987 to schedule the repair.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
AN OCCUPANT NOT PROPERLY WEARING A SEAT BELT MAY HAVE AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY DURING A CRASH.
Original — 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.
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