Lexus Is 350C (2010) – 18V024000

Defect Description For Recall

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) Is Recalling Certain 2013 Scion Xb, Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Sienna, 4Runner, Lexus Is250, Is350, Is250C, Is350C, Is-F, And Gx460 Vehicles Sold, Ever Registered, In The States Of Al, Ca, Fl, Ga, Hi, La, Ms, Sc, Tx, Pr, As, Gu, The Mp (Saipan), And The U.S. Vi Or “Zone A.” Toyota Is Also Recalling Certain 2010 Scion Xb, Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Yaris, 4Runner, Lexus Is250, Is350, Is250C, Is350C, Es350, Is-F, Gx460, And Pontiac Vibe Vehicles Sold, Ever Registered, In The States Of Az, Ar, De, Dc, Il, In, Ks, Ky, Md, Mo, Ne, Nv, Nj, Nm, Nc, Oh, Ok, Pa, Tn, Va, And Wv Or “Zone B.” Toyota Is Also Recalling Certain 2009 Scion Xb, Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Yaris, Lexus Is250, Is350, Es350, Is-F, And Pontiac Vibe Vehicles Ever Registered In The States Of Ak, Co, Ct, Id, Ia, Me, Ma, Mi, Mn, Mt, Nh, Ny, Nd, Or, Ri, Sd, Ut, Vt, Wa, Wi, And Wy Or “Zone C.” These Vehicles Are Equipped With Certain Air Bag Inflators Assembled As Part Of The Passenger Frontal Air Bag Modules Used As Original Equipment Or Replacement Equipment. In The Event Of A Crash Necessitating Deployment Of The Passenger Frontal Air Bag, These Inflators May Explode Due To Propellant Degradation Occurring After Long-Term Exposure To Absolute Humidity And Temperature Cycling.

Make Of Vehicle

LEXUS

Model Of Vehicle

IS 350C

Year

2010

Recall Campaign Number

18V024000

Component Description

Air BAGS:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator Module

Effect Of Defect

An Inflator Explosion May Result In Sharp Metal Fragments Striking The Driver Or Other Occupants Resulting In Serious Injury Or Death.

Fix Defect

Toyota Will Notify The Toyota, Scion And Lexus Owners. General Motors Will Contact The Pontiac Owners. Depending On The Vehicle Model, Dealers Will Replace The Front Passenger Air Bag Inflator, Or Replace The Air Bag Assembly. The Recall Began On January 29, 2018. Owners May Contact Toyota Customer Service At 1-800-331-4331, Or Pontiac Customer Service At 1-800-762-2737. Toyota’S Numbers For This Recall Are “Zone A” Toyota: G0P, Lexus: Glg; “Zone B” Toyota: G0R, Lexus Glh; “Zone C” Toyota: H0A, And Lexus: Hla.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Start Of Manufacture

20090815

End Of Manufacture

20100803

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

560775

Date Owners Notified

20180129

Initiated By

Odi

Responsible Manufacturer

Toyota Motor Corporation

Date Report Received

20180109

Make Campaign Number

See attached report

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard