A recall notice for Lexus SC430 MY2001-2010 supplied by Toyota Motor Corporation due to defective airbags.
Toyota Motor Corporation - Lexus SC430 MY2001-2010
PRA No.
2019/17787
Date published
6 Oct 2019
Campaign number
LGG09
Product description
This recall is an expansion of the recall PRA2018/17147
Lexus SC 430 (UZZ40)
Model Year 2001-2010
566 affected vehicles
Passenger side front airbag inflators
These vehicles have already had their original Takata passenger airbag inflator replaced with a recently manufactured Takata inflator (‘like for like replacement’). This inflator will now be replaced with a non-Takata alternative.
Identifying features
VIN (Vehicle identification number)
See attached VIN list
What are the defects?
Airbag inflator: As it gets older, a combination of high temperatures and humidity can cause the airbag inflator propellant to degrade. If an affected vehicle is involved in a collision triggering the airbag, the metal inflator housing may explode/rupture under too much internal pressure.
What are the hazards?
In the event that a defective airbag inflator ruptures, metal fragments may propel out through the airbag cushion towards the vehicle occupants causing serious injury or fatality.
What should consumers do?
Owners of affected vehicles should contact their local Lexus dealership directly via the website at https://www.lexus.com.au/contact/find-a-dealer or email enquiries@lexusenquiries.com.au to arrange for a replacement airbag inflator free of charge.
Consumers who are unsure whether they are affected can also use the Lexus VIN look-up tool at https://www.lexus.com.au/owners/recalls or contact the Lexus Customer Assistance Centre on 1800 023 009 (Monday to Friday, 8am-6pm AEST) or contact their preferred Lexus dealer.
Alternatively, consumers can use their registration plate number to check if their vehicle is affected by going to http://www.ismyairbagsafe.com.au
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Further information for consumers is available at https://www.productsafety.gov.au/recalls/compulsory-takata-airbag-recall
Supplier
Traders who sold this product
Authorised Lexus Dealers
Where the product was sold
Nationally
Responsible regulator
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is the responsible regulator for this recall.