Toyota Land Cruiser recalled over injury risk

Recall date

December 13, 2018

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Toyota Motor Corporation recalls 2008–2019 Toyota Land Cruiser, Lx570

Recall number

18V887000

Brand / firm

Toyota, Lexus

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 89,740 units

Why it was recalled

In the event of a crash, deactivated air bags can increase the risk of injury .

What was recalled

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2008-2019 Toyota Land Cruiser and Lexus LX 570 vehicles. Over time, the seat belt tension sensor wire harness may break and deactivate the front passenger air bag, knee air bag, and passenger seat-mounted side airbag.

What to do

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will modify the front passenger seat belt assembly or replace it with an improved one, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 11, 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 Lexus Interim J2L and Remedy JLL, Toyota Interim J15 and Remedy J05.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.