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Airbag Published 17 Jan 2018 Ref JP-1141730

Lexus: Airbag

Translated from Japanese · machine translation

Safety-critical recall — airbag. If your vehicle is affected, contact your dealer before driving.
Country
Japan
Published
17 Jan 2018
Units affected
565
Reference
JP-1141730

Affected vehicles

Lexus IS250 2013 Lexus IS 250C 2013 Lexus IS 350 2013 Lexus IS 350C 2013 Lexus IS F 2013

Hazard

The inflator (inflation device) in the passenger seat dual-stage deployment control airbag has inadequate moisture prevention for the gas generant, which may degrade due to repeated temperature and humidity fluctuations. This may cause the inflator container to rupture during airbag deployment.
Show original (日本語)
助手席用二段展開制御式エアバッグのインフレータ(膨張装置)において、ガス発生剤の吸湿防止が不適切なため、温度および湿度変化の繰り返しによりガス発生剤が劣化することがある。このため、エアバッグ展開時にインフレータ容器が破損するおそれがある。

Remedy

All vehicles will have the affected inflator replaced with an alternative supplier component as a preventive measure.
Show original (日本語)
全車両、予防的措置として当該インフレータを他社代替品と交換する。

Official source

View the official recall notice