NHTSA Campaign 06V023000

SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER

Issued by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. · Reported Jan 27, 2006 · 3,851 vehicles affected

What's wrong

CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES." THE ANCHOR BOLT FOR THE REAR, LEFT-HAND SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE DIRECTLY BEHIND THE DRIVER'S SEAT DOES NOT HAVE SUFFICIENT STRENGTH.

Consequence

THE REAR SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE FREE OF CHARGE THE REAR, LEFT-HAND SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE ANCHOR BOLT WITH AN IMPROVED ONE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT LEXUS AT 800-255-3987.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
LEXUS RX330 2004 3,851

Source: NHTSA Campaign 06V023000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.