Airbag Control Unit
Announcement For LX470 Owners
Abdul Latif Jameel Co. Ltd would like to inform owners of Lexus LX470 of a Special Service Campaign on their vehicles to replace the Airbag Control Unit, The subject vehicles are equipped with side Curtain –Shield – Airbags (CSA) which deploy from the roof rails in event of certain types of crashes, There is possibility for this CSA to be activated along with seat belt pr- tensioners due to improper calibration of angular velocity sensor which is responsible for sensing body roll motion If this CSA activate, the risk of minor injury to occupant will increase
Vehicles involved in Saudi Market:
| Model | Model Year | No. of Vehicle |
|---|---|---|
| LX470 | 2003-2006 | 2166 |
We are committed to providing the best service to our guests. To check if your car is included in this campaign, kindly enter the Chassis Number, which you can find on the Driver side door panel or in the Estimara of your car.
Q & A
What is the condition and the problem cause ?
The subject vehicles are equipped with side Curtain –Shield – Airbags (CSA) which deploy from the roof rails in event of certain types of crashes, There is possibility for this CSA to be activated along with seat belt pr- tensioners due to improper calibration of angular velocity sensor which is responsible for sensing body roll motion If this CSA activate, the risk of minor injury to occupant will increase
Which and how many vehicles are covered by this Recall Campaign?
There are 2166 vehicles covered by this Special Service Campaign.
| Model | Model year | No. of vehicle |
| LX470 | 2003 - 2006 | 2166 |
What is ALJ going to do?
ALJ will send an owner notification advising owners to make an appointment with his authorized Lexus dealer to replace the Airbag Control Unit. The remedy procedure will be performed at NO CHARGE
Are there any warnings that this condition exists?
There are no advanced warnings prior to the existence of this condition
How long will the repair take?
The repair will take approximately 2.5 hour. However, depending upon the dealer’s work schedule, it may be necessary to make your vehicle available for a longer period of time.
What steps can I take to reduce the possibility of this condition from occurring until the remedy is performed?
Until the remedy is performed, customers should wait few seconds until SRS Warning Light turns off. After confirming SRS Warning Light is off, start driving.