NHTSA Recall 06V121000: Seat belts: front
TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 28,947 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Lexus GS.
| NHTSA campaign | 06V121000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SEAT BELTS › FRONT |
| Report received | April 13, 2006 |
| Owner notification | April 21, 2006 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain passenger vehicles, if the front seat belt retractors (both driver and front passenger) become locked, they may not release due to a component of the emergency locking system. If the seat belt is locked in this condition, the occupant may not be able to properly fasten the seat belt.
Safety risk
An occupant not properly wearing a seat belt may have an increased risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the front seat belt assemblies. The recall began on april 21, 2006. Owners may contact lexus at 1-800-255-3987.
Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 06V121000
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.