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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 03V088📅 Mar 18, 2003

2003 Lexus GX470 recall: seats

⚠️ What's wrong

On certain vehicles equipped with the lexus link system, it may be difficult to lock one of the two latches on the bottom of the middle row left rear seat (larger side of the bench seat directly behind the driver). Due to the thickness of the lexus link system storage case, the stopper on the bottom of the seat is slightly elevated. This elevated position misaligns the LATCH to the striker.

💥 The risk

If the vehicle is operated with only one LATCH locked, the occupant of the seat may be improperly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of personal injury.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will remove the lls case panels around the seat stopper. Owner notification began april 8, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact lexus at 1-888-333-9376.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
03V088000
Manufacturer
TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected
3,666
Component
SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
Owner phone
1-888-333-9376
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Apr 8, 2003
Built
Nov 7, 2002 – Jan 29, 2003
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Customers CAN also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 03V088 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 03V088?

2003 Lexus GX470. 3,666 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Lexus dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-888-333-9376.