REC-000835

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0 LEXUS LX 470

Category: Light Vehicle · Supplier: Lexus Australia

Recall date: 5 February 2016

Defect

Due to improper programming in the airbag control module initialisation sequence, there is a possibility that, under certain conditions shortly after startup, the Curtain Shield Airbags could activate when not necessary.

Hazard

Unexpected activation of the Curtain Shield Airbags could increase the risk of injury to the occupants and pose a potential accident hazard.

Remedy

Owners are advised not to drive the vehicle until the SRS airbag warning light turns off (approx 4 seconds after ignition on) to ensure airbag initialisation is complete. Owners of involved vehicles will be notified by mail.

What should you do?

Check your VIN below to confirm whether your specific vehicle is affected.
Contact the supplier — Lexus Australia — or your nearest authorised dealer to arrange the recall remedy.
Recall repairs are free of charge. The manufacturer or supplier is legally required to fix the defect at no cost to you.
If you have difficulty getting the recall addressed, contact the Department of Infrastructure or your state's consumer protection agency.

Check Your VIN

Enter your Vehicle Identification Number to check if your specific vehicle is affected by this recall.

Source: https://www.vehiclerecalls.gov.au/recalls/rec-000835

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