Is the 2006 LEXUS GS safe to drive?

The 2006 LEXUS GS has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

What is the AIR BAGS recall for the 2006 LEXUS GS? (Campaign #06V096000)

There's a problem with the air bag inflators in your vehicle. They might not work properly because they weren't assembled correctly, which could mean they don't have enough heating agents to inflate the air bag when needed. If this happens, you might get hurt more seriously in a crash if the air bag doesn't work as it should. Toyota, Scion, or Lexus will replace the air bag inflator for free. You should contact them at 1-888-270-9371, 1-866-548-1851, or 1-800-255-3987 to schedule the fix.

Campaign 06V096000

High Priority Plain English 2006-04-03

What This Recall Means

Component

AIR BAGS

What Happened

There's a problem with the air bag inflators in your vehicle. They might not work properly because they weren't assembled correctly, which could mean they don't have enough heating agents to inflate the air bag when needed.

Risk if Unfixed

If this happens, you might get hurt more seriously in a crash if the air bag doesn't work as it should.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

Toyota, Scion, or Lexus will replace the air bag inflator for free. You should contact them at 1-888-270-9371, 1-866-548-1851, or 1-800-255-3987 to schedule the fix.

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #06V096000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

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