LEXUS / RX330 / 2004
Manufacturer : TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Manufacturer’s Report Number : Not Available
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 06V023000
Mfg's Report Date : JAN 25, 2006
Component: SEAT BELTS:REAR
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 3851
Summary: 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 is expected to begin on February 15, 2006. Owners may contact Lexus at 800-255-3987.
Notes: Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration’s vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safecar.gov.
