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Lexus · United States · Crit

Lexus SC: Air bags — inflator module

Affects Lexus SC · 2008–2010 — about 71K vehicles.

The hazard

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.

What to do

The recall began on March 25, 2016 for Toyota and Lexus vehicle owners. The recall began on June 8, 2016 for GM owners. The respective dealers will either replace the front passenger air bag inflator or the entire front passenger air bag assembly depending on the model. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331, or Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737. This recall expands recall 15V-286.

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