Lexus GS, IS: Front

Date

April 13, 2006

Filed by

Toyota Motor North America, Inc.

Vehicles

Lexus GS (2006); Lexus IS (2006)

Manufacturer of the vehicles

Toyota Motor Corporation

Component

Seat Belts › Front

Description of the defect

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.

Potentially affected

28947

What can happen

An occupant not properly wearing a Seat Belt May have an increased risk of injury during a crash.

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.

Recall notes

Customers May also contact The National Highway traffic Safety administration's Vehicle Safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to HTTP://WWW.safercar.gov.

Owner notification date

April 21, 2006

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

06V121000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.