recall information
Recall number
REC-002856
PRA number
2006/8423
Campaign number
6508C
Original published date
make and model information
Make
Toyota
Model
Lexus GS300 (GRS190), Prius (NHW20)
Affected units
3
Identifying features
Lexus GS300: JTD BH96S 905020490, JTD BH96S 505020731. Toyota Prius: JTD KB20U 603 000147.
What are the defects?
In the airbag system of the subject vehicles, due to Incorrect assembly process of the airbag inflator, which is used in the curtain sheild airbag and the knee airbag systems, some inflators were produced with an insufficient amount of the heating agents, which apply heat to the argon gas in the inflator. In this condition, expansion force of the gas in the inflator may be insufficient to properly inflate the airbag when the airbag system is activated during a collision.
What are the hazards?
Injury
What should consumers do?
All owners will be contacted by registered mail.
Supplier details
Toyota Motor Corporation Australia Limited
Responsible regulator
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts is the responsible regulator for this recall.
