NHTSA Recall 04V595000: Buckle assembly (seat belts)
TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 150,061 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Lexus ES 330.
| NHTSA campaign | 04V595000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | SSC 40M |
| Component | SEAT BELTS › FRONT › BUCKLE ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | December 15, 2004 |
| Owner notification | December 20, 2004 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance |
Defect
On certain passenger vehicles equipped with a front passenger power seat, when installing certain rear-facing infant child seat bases onto the seat with an excessively high seatbelt tension, it may be possible to unseat a component called the buckle status switch from the seat belt buckle.
Safety risk
If the switch becomes unseated, the front passenger occupant classification system may mistake the rear-facing child restraint for an unbelted adult occupant, and may not suppress the deployment of the front passenger AIRBAG.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the front passenger seatbelt buckle status switch. This safety improvement campaign (ssc 40m) began on december 20, 2004. Owners should contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331 or lexus at 1-800-255-3987..
Notes
This action is deemed a safety improvement campaign and is not being conducted under the safety act.
Vehicles covered by recall 04V595000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.