2004 Lexus GX Air bags Problems

“The dash is cracking all over the place(between 20-30 paces). The most cracking has occurred in front of and around the passengers airbag. This is particularly concerning because I fear it the airbag needed to deploy, it would not properly do so, and also that it may be extra dangerous if the cracked pieces of the dash go flying in all directions upon airbag deployment. …”

“I am writing to formally request an investigation into a safety defect affecting the dashboard on my 2004 Lexus GX470. Over the past several months, I have observed significant cracking along the top of the instrument panel. I believe this defect poses a serious safety hazard: if the dashboard material fractures or delaminates, it could interfere with proper expansion and deployment of the front passenger airbag in the event of a collision. Despite the severity of this condition, Lexus has only issued a “limited-service campaign” rather than a full safety recall. …”

“The contact owns a 2004 Lexus GX. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH, another vehicle crashed into the rear of the vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The contact had to be taken to the hospital by ambulance. The contact had neck injuries and was treated. The vehicle was repaired for the body damages. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was not available. The VIN was not available.”