NHTSA recall 18V-887 (18V887000)
air bags recall reported December 13, 2018 - about 89,740 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 18V887000
- Also written as
- 18V-887
- Reported
- December 13, 2018
- Vehicles affected
- ~89,740
- Component
- air bags
What is being 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.
Why it is dangerous
In the event of a crash, deactivated air bags can increase the risk of injury .
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 18V-887 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.