Recall 06V-096: 2006 Lexus GS, 2006 Lexus IS and 7 more
TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. recall for air bags, reported to NHTSA on Apr 3, 2006, covering about 133 vehicles.
The problem
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 activated during a crash.
The risk
This may increase the risk of injury to the occupant in the involved seating position in the event of a crash.
The fix
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.
Notes
Toyota recall no. 60b and lexus recall no. 6lb.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
|---|---|
| Component | Air Bags |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 06V096000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Lexus GS | 2006 | All years |
| Lexus IS | 2006 | All years |
| Lexus LS | 2004, 2005, 2006 | All years |
| Scion TC | 2005, 2006 | All years |
| Toyota Avalon | 2005, 2006 | All years |
| Toyota Camry | 2007 | All years |
| Toyota Prius | 2004, 2005, 2006 | All years |
| Toyota RAV4 | 2005 | All years |
| Toyota Tacoma | 2005, 2006 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 06V-096?
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 activated during a crash.
How is recall 06V-096 fixed?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.