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2003 Lexus GX470 recall: mid/rear assembly

Toyota Motor North America, Inc. reported this safety recall on March 10, 2003. It covers about 3,666 vehicles.

vehicles affected
3,666
reported
Mar 10, 2003
owners notified
Apr 8, 2003

Seats: mid/rear assembly

What is 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.
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.
Remedy
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.

Recall number 03V088000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 03V088000

Is there a recall on the 2003 Lexus GX470 mid/rear assembly?

Yes. Recall 03V088000, reported on March 10, 2003, covers about 3,666 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 03V088000?

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 recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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