Recall On 2006 Lexus Is|gs

[teemunz]

Toyota to recall 57,000 Lexus cars globally

TOKYO (Dow Jones/AP) _ Toyota Motor Corp. said -- TOKYO (Dow Jones/AP) -- Toyota Motor Corp. said Wednesday that it will recall about 57,000 vehicles from its upscale Lexus brand globally, due to faulty parts in the device that winds seat belts.

The recall affects the Lexus GS and IS models sold in North America, Japan, Europe and other markets. Passengers may not be able to buckle up due to the faulty parts. Those vehicles were produced between July and December last year.

Of the 57,000 vehicles, about 29,000 vehicles will be recalled in North America, 11,000 in Japan, 10,000 in Europe, and the remainder in other markets.

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/business/local...-business-front

http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/chi...hi-business-hed

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[steviej]

affected individuals should get letters in the mail.

seems minor and I am sure there is a fix.

steviej

[lexus411]

very minor. Some seat belts would lock and wouldnt come down. It would take a few pulls to get them loose

[gotIS350]

very minor. Some seat belts would lock and wouldnt come down. It would take a few pulls to get them loose

that weird it did happen to me after 3 weeks after bought IS350 and it was stuck for couple of days and my wife had fix it and it never happen again. we bought ours IS last Nov.

[05IS300]

If your vehicle is in the affected VIN range the seatbelts will be replaced.