Recall 18V887000: 2008–2019 Lexus LX570, 2008–2019 Toyota Land Cruiser
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Dec 13, 2018
- Vehicles affected
- 89,740
- Models
- 2
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2008-2019 Toyota Land Cruiser and Lexus LX 570 vehicles. Over time, the seat belt tension sensor wire harness may break and deactivate the front passenger air bag, knee air bag, and passenger seat-mounted side airbag.
The risk
In the event of a crash, deactivated air bags can increase the risk of injury .
The fix
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will modify the front passenger seat belt assembly or replace it with an improved one, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 11, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are Lexus Interim J2L and Remedy JLL, Toyota Interim J15 and Remedy J05.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
- 2008 Lexus LX570
- 2009 Lexus LX570
- 2010 Lexus LX570
- 2011 Lexus LX570
- 2012 Lexus LX570
- 2013 Lexus LX570
- 2014 Lexus LX570
- 2015 Lexus LX570
- 2016 Lexus LX570
- 2017 Lexus LX570
- 2018 Lexus LX570
- 2019 Lexus LX570
- 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser
- 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser
- 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser
- 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser
- 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser
- 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser
- 2014 Toyota Land Cruiser
- 2015 Toyota Land Cruiser
- 2016 Toyota Land Cruiser
- 2017 Toyota Land Cruiser
- 2018 Toyota Land Cruiser
- 2019 Toyota Land Cruiser
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 18V887000
- Manufacturer campaign
- See attached report.
- Manufacturer
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Owner letters
- Feb 11, 2019
- Components
- Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module (Airbags); Air bags:sensor:occupant classification (Airbags); Seat belts:front (Seats & Seat Belts)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology