Lexus Recall : Passenger Side Front Air Bag Inflator May Rupture
2003 Lexus SC 430
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Air Bags
- Summary
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) notified the agency on May 13, 2015 that they are recalling certain model year 2004 Sequoia vehicles manufactured August 18, 2003, to August 19, 2004, and 2003-2004 Tundra vehicles manufactured March 18, 2003, to August 25, 2004. On June 16, 2015, Toyota expanded the recall to include an additional 1,270,468 vehicles, including model year 2002-2003 and 2005-2007 Sequoia, 2005-2006 Tundra, 2003-2007 Corolla, 2003-2007 Corolla Matrix, 2003-2007 Pontiac Vibe and 2002-2007 Lexus SC vehicles. This is to address a safety defect in the passenger side frontal air bag inflator which may produce excessive internal pressure causing the inflator to rupture upon deployment of the air bag. This recall addresses both the passenger side frontal air bags that were originally installed in the vehicles, as well as replacement air bags that may have been installed as replacement service parts. A replacement air bag may have been installed, as one example, if a vehicle had been in a crash necessitating the replacement of the passenger side frontal air bag.
- Actions
- 2003-2004 Corolla and Corolla Matrix vehicles that are recalled under both 15V-043 and 15V-285 are under a Do Not Drive advisory. Owners of these vehicles are advised not to drive their vehicles until the recall remedy has been completed. Toyota will notify their owners. Pontiac Vibe owners will be notified by GM. Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag. The recall began on July 13, 2015. Toyota owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Pontiac owners may call 1-800-762-2737. NOTE: This recall supersedes recall 14V-312 in its entirety.
- Documents (123)
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Document Updates 9/30/2015: Phase 6 Launch, and Updated Rental and Status Identification Information
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) ...
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Safety Recall DSF-Remedy and D3F-Interim - UPDATE Front Passenger Airbag Inflator Module ***UPDATED Dealer Letters Available on TIS***
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) ...
- Remedy Instructions and TSB - Updated 9-30-15
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Toyota Safety Recall DSF-Remedy and D3F-Interim - UPDATE Front Passenger Airbag Inflator Module ***Phase 7 Launch – UPDATED Dealer Letters Available on TIS***
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Safety Recall DSF Remedy Update
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - GM 14491A - Safety Recall Front Passenger Air Bag Inflator Vehicle Population Expanded and Customer Advisory Letter
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - GM Recall Bulletin 14491A August 2015
- Remedy Instructions and TSB - DSF/E04 Airbag Inflator Documentation
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Toyota Updated 07/01/15: Updated Rental Information
- ISSUED Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) - Lexus
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Toyota UPDATED Dealer Letters Available on TIS
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Toyota 7/01/2015: Update to Rental Information, Warranty Sublet, and Return Parts Shipping
- Remedy Instructions and TSB - Toyota Updated June 26, 2015 New Parts Return Shipping Process
- Remedy Instructions and TSB - Lexus Updated June 26, 2015 New Parts Return Shipping Process
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - PACKAGE REFERENCE GUIDE
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Inflator Returns –LTL Shipping Instructions
- ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) - Toyota
- ISSUED Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) - Toyota
- Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) - Lexus
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Lexus Updated 07/01/15: Rental Information, Warranty Sublet, and Return Parts Shipping
- Defect Notice 573 Report
- Defect Notice 573 Report Amendment
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
- Recall 573 Report-Amendment 1
- Brief Summary of Toyota’s Current Takata Recalls – June 16, 2015
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) 2002-2003 MY and one MY 2004 SC430 vehicles
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
- Remedy Instructions and TSB
- Remedy Instructions and TSB
- Remedy Instructions and TSB
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Toyota 3/10/2016: Additional parts and repair procedure available for Corolla Matrix vehicles
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - March 22, 2016 Additional Remedy Procedure Clarification
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Safety Recall DSF/E04 - Supplemental ASM Reference
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - GM CUSTOMER CARE AND AFTERSALES DCS3938 Date: February 19, 2016 Subject: 14491B - Safety Recall Front Passenger Air Bag Inflator Parts Available to Repair All Involved Vehicles
- Remedy Instructions and TSB - TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFETY RECALL DSF and E04 FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG INFLATOR MODULE CERTAIN 2003 – 2008 MODEL YEAR COROLLA Update 03-01-16 - The TI has been updated to include the 2008 MY
- Remedy Instructions and TSB - TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFETY RECALL DSF and E04 FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG INFLATOR MODULE CERTAIN 2003 – 2008 MODEL YEAR MATRIX Update 03-01-16 - The TI has been updated to include the 2008 MY
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Toyota Safety Recall DSF-Remedy - UPDATE Front Passenger Airbag Inflator Module On March 1, 2016, Toyota expanded Safety Recall DSF to include 2008 model year Corolla and Corolla Matrix vehicles
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Lexus Subject: Safety Recall DSC – Remedy Update 03-01-16: Expanded to include 08–10 model years SC 430 vehicles
- Remedy Instructions and TSB - GM Bulletin No.: 14491B Date: February 2016
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - GM CUSTOMER CARE AND AFTERSALES DCS3909 Date: January 29, 2016 Subject: 14491A - Safety Recall
- ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
- Recall Quarterly Report - 2015-Q4
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) ...
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - December 17, 2015 Recall DSF-Remedy - UPDATE Front Passenger Airbag Inflator Module ***Phase 9 Launch – UPDATED Dealer Letter Available on TIS***
- Remedy Instructions and TSB - Updated 12-18-2015
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - November 12, 2015 Safety Recall DSF-Remedy and D3F-Interim - UPDATE ***Phase 8 Launch – UPDATED Dealer Letters Available on TIS***
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - 11/12/2015: Phase 8 Launch Subject: Safety Recall DSF Remedy Update
- Recall Quarterly Report - 2015-Q3
- Remedy Instructions and TSB - TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFETY RECALL DSF and E04 FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG INFLATOR MODULE CERTAIN 2003 – 2007 MODEL YEAR COROLLA Updated 11-12-15
- Remedy Instructions and TSB - TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFETY RECALL DSF and E04 FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG INFLATOR MODULE CERTAIN 2003 – 2007 MODEL YEAR MATRIX Updated 11-12-15
- Remedy Instructions and TSB - TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFETY RECALL DSF and E04 FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG INFLATOR MODULE CERTAIN 2002 –2007 MODEL YEAR SEQUOIA Updated 11-12-15
- Remedy Instructions and TSB - TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFETY RECALL DSF and E04 FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG INFLATOR MODULE CERTAIN 2003 – 2006 MODEL YEAR TUNDRA Updated 11-12-15
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Date: July 22, 2016 Subject: Safety Recall Bulletins 14491C, 14735B and 15406B Front Passenger Air Bag Inflator Part Number 19205568 Discontinued
- Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2016-2
- Remedy Instructions and TSB - Update 05-09-16 The parts section has been updated
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Subject: Safety Recall DSF Remedy Update
- Remedy Instructions and TSB - Update 03-10-16 - This TI contains information to replace the module only
- Remedy Instructions and TSB - Update 3-18-16 - This update clarifies the necessary steps in the scanning process on page 9 and 10
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Dealer Letter and Technical Instructions Available on TIS
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - 05/09/16 An additional airbag inflator Part Number is now available for 2005-2008 Model Year Corolla vehicles
- Safety Bulletin - Bulletin No.: 14491C Date: July 2016
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- Toyota Subject: Safety Recall DSF Remedy Update 3/01/2016: Expanded to include 08MY Corolla and Corolla Matrix (Phase 10)
- Remedy Instructions and TSB - Update 8-8-16 - Additional part number added for the 2005 – 2006 MY vehicles
- Remedy Instructions and TSB - Update 8-8-16 - Additional part numbers added for the 2005-2007 MY vehicles
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - 48 STATE LTL GROUND SHIPMENT PREPARATION
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - March 10, 2016 Technical Instructions Available on TIS
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - 08/08/16 An additional airbag inflator Part Number is now available for 2005-2007 Model Year Sequoia and 2005-2006 Tundra vehicles
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Published August 8, 2016 Dealer Letter and Technical Instructions Available on TIS
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Document Updates 10/29/2015: Phase 7 Launch
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) 2003 - Certain 2004 MY Corolla, Corolla Matrix, & Tundra - 2002- Certain 2004 MY Sequioa vehicles
- Remedy Instructions and TSB
- Remedy Instructions and TSB - DSC/ELG/E4G Airbag Inflator Documentation
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - October 24, 2014 Document Updates 11/12/2015: Phase 8 Launch
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Lexus UPDATED Dealer Letters Available on TIS
- Recall Acknowledgement
- ISSUED Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) - GM
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Process Change for the Return of Un-Deployed Air Bag Inflator Modules for Safety Recalls 14491, 14735, 15406, and Upcoming Safety Recall 15438
- Remedy Instructions and TSB - DSF/E04 Airbag Inflator Documentation
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - TOYOTA DATE: 8/11/14 TOPIC: Update to Operation Codes regarding Sequoia Large Retaining Hex Nut and Sample Owner Letter Added
- Recall Quarterly Report #5, 2016-3
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - GM Date: November 1, 2016 Subject: Safety Recall Bulletins 14491D, 14735C, 15406C, 15815-02 and 15816-02 Front Passenger Air Bag Inflator Availability of Part Kits
- Recall Quarterly Report #7, 2017-1
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Aug 11, 2017 TAKATA Economic Loss Class Action Settlement UPDATE
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Aug 11, 2017 TAKATA Economic Loss Class Action Settlement UPDATE
- Remedy Instructions and TSB - FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG INFLATOR MODULE CERTAIN 2002 – 2010 MODEL YEAR SC 430 Updated 03-23-2017
- Remedy Instructions and TSB - FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG INFLATOR MODULE CERTAIN 2003 – 2008 MODEL YEAR COROLLA Updated 03-16-17
- Remedy Instructions and TSB - Update 7-25-17 - Removed Non-Desiccated Inflator Part Numbers
- Remedy Instructions and TSB - Update 7-25-17 - Removed Non-Desiccated Inflator Part Numbers
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Lexux Update 03-22-17: Non-desiccated inflators for 2002-2010 SC 430 vehicles are no longer available. Non-desiccated inflator return process available to dealers.
- Remedy Instructions and TSB - TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFETY RECALL DSC and ELG FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG INFLATOR MODULE CERTAIN 2002 – 2010 MODEL YEAR SC 430 Update 03-01-2016 - Updated to include the 2008-2010 MY
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Lexus Update: 11-03-16: Part numbers information updated
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- GM - January 10, 2018 - Takata Air Bag Completion Rate Improvement Program Applicable to GM Recalls 14491, 14735, 15041, 15043, 15406, 15438, 15815, 15816, 15817, 15826, 17009, 28810 and 28811
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - GM Date: October 30, 2017 Subject: Takata Bankruptcy Notices
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Toyota October 30, 2017 TAKATA (TK HOLDINGS INC.) Chapter 11 - Customer Notifications
- Remedy Instructions and TSB - CERTAIN 2003 – 2006 MODEL YEAR TUNDRA Updated 2-9-17
- Remedy Instructions and TSB - CERTAIN 2002 –2007 MODEL YEAR SEQUOIA Updated 2-9-17
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - TOYOTA DATE: 8/11/14 TOPIC: Update to Operation Codes regarding Sequoia Large Retaining Hex Nut and Sample Owner Letter Added
- Quarterly Completion Rate Update
- Recall 573 Report-Amendment 3
- Recall 573 Report-Amendment 2
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Lexus November 2, 2017
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - November 02, 2017
- Airbag Inflator Documentation
- Recall Quarterly Report #8, 2017-2
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- Toyota Dealer letter update November 8, 2017
- Recall Quarterly Report #9, 2017-3
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Date: October 2, 2017 Subject: Takata Air Bag Completion Rate Improvement Program Applicable to GM Recalls 14491, 14735, 15041, 15043, 15406, 15438, 15815, 15816, 15817, 15826, 28810 and 28811
- Remedy Instructions and TSB - FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG INFLATOR MODULE CERTAIN 2002 – 2010 MODEL YEAR SC 430 Update 05-22-2017 - Part number updated for the 2007-2010 MY.
- Recall Quarterly Report #7, 2017-1
- Recall Quarterly Report #6, 2016-4
- Response to Paragraph 47
- Safety Bulletin - Bulletin No.: 14491E Date: October 2017
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- UPDATED Dealer Letters Now Available on TIS - Toyota November 8, 2017
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- February 21, 2018 - Takata Air Bag Completion Rate Improvement Program - All Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac Dealers
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- GM - Front Passenger Air Bag Inflator Module - 2003-2007 Pontiac Vibe
- Safety Bulletin - GM - 2003-2007 Pontiac Vibe
- ISSUED Renotification Notice
- Recall Quarterly Report #10, 2017-4
- Miscellaneous Document - August 15, 2017 - NSVRP Opinion Letter – NHTSA Recall: 15V285
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