Lexus Recall J0A, J0B, J0C, JLI: Frontal Air Bag Inflators May Explode
2006 Lexus IS 250
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Air Bags — Frontal — Driver Side — Inflator Module
Air Bags — Frontal — Passenger Side — Inflator Module
- Summary
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2016 4Runner, 2003-2006 Tundra, 2003-2013 Corolla, 2009-2010 Corolla Matrix, 2004-2005 RAV4, 2002-2007 Sequoia, 2011-2013 Sienna, 2008-2012 Scion xB, 2008-2009 Lexus IS-F, 2007-2012 Yaris and Lexus ES350, 2010-2017 Lexus GX460, 2002-2010 Lexus SC430, 2006-2012 Lexus IS250 and IS350 and 2010-2015 Lexus IS250C and IS350C vehicles. These vehicles had their driver or passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
- Actions
- Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front driver inflator, front passenger airbag inflator, the airbag assembly, or the front passenger airbag sub-assembly and inflator. The recall began November 20, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are J0A, J0B, and J0C. Lexus' numbers for this recall are JLI, JLJ, and JLK.
- Documents (47)
- Recall 573 Report - Amendment 1
- ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)- Certain 2004–2005 RAV4 Vehicles (Front Driver)
- ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)- Multiple Models and Multiple Model Years
- ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)- Lexus
- January 8, 2020 DEFECT INFORMATION REPORT - Amended
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- Updated Dealer Letter 11/1/19
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)Updated Dealer Letter 11/1/19
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- Lexus Updated Dealer Letter 11/1/19
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- Lexus Updated Dealer Letter 11/1/19
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- Updated Dealer Letter 11/1/19
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- Updated Dealer Letter 11/1/19
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- Lexus Updated Dealer Letter 11/1/19
- Remedy Instructions and TSB
- Remedy Instructions and TSB
- Remedy Instructions and TSB
- Remedy Instructions and TSB
- Remedy Instructions and TSB
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- Updated Dealer Letter 11/15/19
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- Updated Dealer Letter 11/15/19
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- Updated Dealer Letter 11/15/19
- Recall Acknowledgement
- Defect Notice 573 Report
- Remedy Instructions and TSB
- Remedy Instructions and TSB
- Remedy Instructions and TSB
- Remedy Instructions and TSB
- Remedy Instructions and TSB
- Remedy Instructions and TSB
- Remedy Instructions and TSB
- Remedy Instructions and TSB
- Remedy Instructions and TSB
- Remedy Instructions and TSB
- Remedy Instructions and TSB
- Remedy Instructions and TSB
- Remedy Instructions and TSB
- Remedy Instructions and TSB
- Remedy Instructions and TSB
- Miscellaneous Document - October 17, 2019 INFORMATION REPORT
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Updated Dealer Letter 10/17/2019
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)Updated Dealer Letter 10/17/19
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- Updated Dealer Letter 10/17/19
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- Lexus Updated Dealer Letter 10/17/19
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- Lexus Updated Dealer Letter 10/17/19
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- Lexus - Updated Dealer Letter 10/17/19
- Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2019-4
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- Takata DO NOT Use Part List
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- Lexus - Takata DO NOT Use Part List
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