Lexus are equipped with a driver knee air bag assembly mounted to the lower instrument panel (IP) that may have been improperly installed, possibly affecting the deployment of the knee air bag in the event of a crash.
The short version
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing reported a problem with the air bags knee bolster. Here is what owners need to know.
These vehicles are equipped with a driver knee air bag assembly mounted to the lower instrument panel (IP) that may have been improperly installed, possibly affecting the deployment of the knee air bag in the event of a crash.
In the event of a crash, there is an increased risk of injury if the knee air bag does not deploy properly.
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the driver knee air bag assembly, if necessary, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 19V-288.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2019 | Lexus ES |
What changed
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