NHTSA recall 06V023000
Seat belts › Rear/other
Lexus RX330
Reported Jan 27, 20063,851 vehicles affectedTOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.Maker’s number 6LABuilt Sep 19, 2003 – Oct 31, 2003
The defect
Certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages." the anchor bolt for the rear, left-hand side seat belt buckle directly behind the driver's seat does not have sufficient strength.
The risk
The rear seat occupant may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will replace free of charge the rear, left-hand side seat belt buckle anchor bolt with an improved one. the recall began on february 3, 2006. owners may contact lexus at 800-255-3987.