Lexus GS 300, Is 250 +2 more: Seats and Restraints

Affects Lexus GS 300, Is 250, GS 430, Is 350 · 2006 — about 1K vehicles.

The hazard

On certain GS 300, GS 300 AWD, GS 430, IS 250, IS 250 AWD and IS 350 vehicles, the front seat belt retractors may contain an inappropriately sized part for the emergency locking system. This can prevent the locking system from releasing when it is activated. If the seat belt is locked in this condition, the occupant may either not fasten the seat belt, or be inadequately restrained due to improper belt-fit thereby increasing the risk of injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the front seat belt assemblies.

What to do

Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational