Why are there recalls on Lexus air bags?

Why are there recalls on Lexus air bags?

In the involved vehicles a safety defect may arise in certain Takata air bag inflators due to inflator propellant degradation occurring after prolonged exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling. This may result in an inflator rupture when the air bag deploys.

Is there a safety recall on a Lexus?

Lexus UK has issued a safety recall for a limited amount of Lexus cars, due to an issue with the low-pressure fuel pump, located in the fuel tank. The issue relates to a concern that these fuel pumps include impellers which may have been manufactured with lower density.

When did the Toyota air bag recall start?

The recall began on March 25, 2016 for Toyota and Lexus vehicle owners. The recall began on June 8, 2016 for GM owners. The respective dealers will either replace the front passenger air bag inflator or the entire front passenger air bag assembly depending on the model.

Are there any recalls on the Lexus ES 350?

The vehicles involved in Europe are the Lexus SC, IS, ES and GX produced between December 2000 and December 2011, as well as the Lexus ES 350, GX 460, IS Convert, IS 350/250, IS-F and the LFA between January 2009 and December 2013 for the airbag inflator. Customers will be contacted by each national distributor in the countries.

Can you get reimbursement for a Lexus recall?

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Is there recall on Toyota front passenger airbags?

Toyota also expands its recalls to 543,000 additional vehicles in the U.S., including both Toyota and Lexus brand models, to address front passenger airbags. Notably, this adds the 2012 model year to the recall list for many vehicles.

When do the Takata airbags have to be replaced?

These vehicles will have to be recalled by 2018. May 4, 2016: The massive Takata airbag recall is more than doubling in size, with NHTSA announcing that it is expanding the recall to include 35 million to 40 million airbag inflators to be replaced through 2019.

Is there a recall on the Lexus ES 350?

Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front driver inflator, front passenger airbag inflator, the airbag assembly, or the front passenger airbag sub-assembly and inflator. The recall began November 20, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987.