Toyota, Lexus SUVs Recalled for Airbag Issue
Toyota and Lexus are recalling certain SUVs and pickup trucks in their lineup to address an issue with their side curtain airbags.
The safety recall affects approximately 320,000 vehicles and include the 2003-2006 Land Cruiser, 2004-2006 4Runner, 2005-2006 Tundra and Sequoia, 2003-2006 Lexus LX470 and 2004-2006 GX470. According to the Japanese automaker, the affected vehicles are equipped with side Curtain-Shield-Airbags (CSAs) that deploy from the roof in the event of certain types of crashes. Due to improper programming of the airbag control modules, the CSAs and seat belt pretensions may not activate when necessary. Unexpected activation of the CSAs could increase the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
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All known owners affected by the recall will be notified by first class mail. Toyota and Lexus dealerships will address the issue by replacing the airbag control module with a unit that has improved programming at no cost to owners.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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