Component
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
What Happened
Your vehicle's front passenger seat may have a problem with its internal parts, which can affect the air bag sensor. This sensor helps the air bags deploy properly in an accident.
Risk if Unfixed
If the air bags don't deploy correctly, you could be at risk of getting hurt in a crash.
Free Fix
A free repair will be done by a dealership to fix the front passenger seat, so your air bags will work safely in an accident. You should contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331 or check your mail for a letter with more information and the recall number 24LA03.
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Original — What Happened
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."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Incorrect detection of an occupant may result in improper air bag deployment during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
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.
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