2005 Lexus LS Recalls

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2005 Lexus LS. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 06V096000Apr 3, 2006133 vehicles potentially affected
  Air bags
  Covers: Lexus LS 2004–2006, Toyota Prius 2004–2006, Scion TC 2005–2006 +6 more

  Reported issue: On certain vehicles, due to improper assembly of the air bag inflator, which is used in the side air bag, the curtain shield air bag, and the knee air bag assembly, some inflators were produced with an insufficient amount of the heating agents necessary for proper air bag deployment. In this condition, the expansion force of the gas may be insufficient to properly inflate the air bag when the srs system is…

  Possible consequence: This may increase the risk of injury to the occupant in the involved seating position in the event of a crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the specific srs air bag. The recall began on april 6, 2006. Owners may contact toyota at 1-888-270-9371, scion at 1-866-548-1851, or lexus at 1-800-255-3987.

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