2010 Lexus IS 250C

From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 Blomquist Report at www.nhtsa.gov/sites/nhtsa.gov/files/documents/expert_report-hrblomquist.pdf.Consequently, all frontal inflators using propellant 2004 that do not contain a "desiccant" (a substance that traps and holds moisture) in US vehicles are under recall. These "non-desiccated" inflators either have been or are required to be replaced.In some cases, the remedy part for these recalled inflators was, or will be, an inflator using either propellant 2004 or 2004L that does contain a desiccant. None of these "desiccated" remedy parts (which were installed in older model year vehicles) are currently under recall for a degradation concern. Certain subsets of desiccated PSAN inflators using propellant 2004 for use as original equipment, however, have been recalled for a degradation concern. All Takata inflators produced with propellant 2004L contain desiccant, and none of these desiccated inflators using propellant 2004L are under recall for a degradation concern. There have been no reported field ruptures in any non-recalled desiccated PSAN inflators.It is understood that desiccants fully saturate at some threshold, at which point any additional moisture will not be captured. This means the degradation process observed in non-desiccated inflators using propellant 2004 may also occur in non-recalled desiccated inflators using propellant 2004, assuming additional moisture enters the inflator and high temperature cycling occurs. Based on available information, desiccant saturation can occur within the first five years in the worst environments, and the time required for full saturation is affected by multiple factors. While no present safety risk has been identified, further work is needed to evaluate the future risk of non-recalled desiccated inflators using propellant 2004.Three entities -- Takata (now known as TK Global), the Independent Testing Coalition, and Exponent -- have been studying the long-term behavior of Takata desiccated PSAN inflators using propellant 2004L (as well as 2004) in the presence of moisture and temperature cycling. The research efforts, which include development of predictive modeling techniques and field sample analysis, are ongoing. To date, none of the researchers have identified field evidence showing that propellant 2004L is undergoing a degradation process that leads to aggressive deployment and potential rupture. However, the time in service of such inflators remains short compared to that of the inflators using propellant 2004. Further study is needed to assess the long-term safety of desiccated inflators using propellant 2004L.The Office of Defects Investigation is opening this investigation to examine whether a safety defect related to propellant degradation exists in non-recalled desiccated PSAN frontal inflators manufactured by Takata. This investigation will require extensive information on Takata production processes and surveys of inflators in the field. Lists of recall actions that may have used desiccated PSAN inflators as remedy parts, as well as the makes and models originally manufactured with them, is available with the downloadable version of this document (see nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=EA21002 -- note this information is subject to change/revision as the investigation proceeds). This investigation does not supersede EA15-001, which remains open.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2010 LEXUS IS 250C. WHILE THE CONTACT PROCEEDED THROUGH A GREEN LIGHT, ANOTHER VEHICLE FAILED TO YIELD THE RIGHT OF WAY AND PROCEEDED INTO THE CONTACT'S LANE. THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE DRIVER'S DOOR OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE DRIVER'S SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUFFERED BRAIN AND EYE INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA ID

11161364

Incident

Jul 30, 2016

TAKATA RECALL. LEXUS REPLACED AIR BAG ON 08/08/2017. NO INCIDENT.

NHTSA ID

11064796

Incident

Aug 8, 2017

TAKATA RECALL. WE TOOK OUR CAR TO STIRLING MCCALL LEXUS IN HOUSTON TEXAS TO HAVE THE AIRBAG REPLACED IN OCTOBER 2016, BUT THEY TOLD US THEY DID NOT HAVE IT YET AND WOULD CONTACT US. I TRIED AGAIN THIS MONTH, A YEAR LATER, AND THEY STILL SAY THE SAME THING. HOW CAN I GET THE AIR BAG REPLACED.

NHTSA ID

11039582

Incident

Oct 11, 2016

TAKATA RECALL; EVIDENCE ACCOMPANYING THIS COMPLAINT WILL SHOW LEXUS MANUFACTURER AND THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION (NHTSA) NHTSA EMAIL DATED 7/19/2017 HAVE DIFFERENT FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG REPLACEMENT PART NUMBERS FOR MY VEHICLE. IN EMAIL DATED 7/26/17 FROM LEXUS MANUFACTURER I WAS INFORMED THE REPLACEMENT PART NUMBER FOR ANOTHER VEHICLE MODEL IS 350C WAS THE REPLACEMENT PART I MUST USE IN MY VEHICLE., HOWEVER THE IS 350C MODEL DIFFER GREATLY IN SIZE AND MAKE FROM MY IS 250C MODEL. IN ADDITION LEXUS MANUFACTURER ADVERTISED IN THEIR INTERIM AND REMEDY NOTICE WHICH STATES" REMEDY WILL CONSIST OF THE REPLACEMENT OF THE AIRBAG INFLATOR OR THE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY,DEPENDING ON THE VEHICLE MODEL". MY VEHICLE MODEL IS A IS 250C NOT A IS 350C. MY VEHICLE IS A PRE-OWNED 2010 IS 250 CONVERTIBLE. I AM REQUESTING THAT LEXUS MANUFACTURER PROVIDED ME WITH THE CORRECT FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG REPLACEMENT PART AND PART NUMBERS FOR MY PRE-OWNED 2010 IS 250C MAKE AND MODEL. I AM REQUESTING THAT LEXUS MANUFACTURER INFORM ME IN WRITING IF THE REMEDY WILL CONSIST OF REPLACING THE AIRBAG INFLATOR; THE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY OR BOTH AND IF ALL REPLACEMENT PARTS HAVE BEEN VERIFIED AND CERTIFIED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION (NHTSA) AND OFFICE VEHICLE SAFETY COMPLIANCE (OVSC) PRIOR TO ANY REMEDY AND OR REPAIRS PERFORMED ON MY VEHICLE AS IT RELATES TO THE MAY 23, 2016 TAKATA FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG SAFETY RECALL OF MY VEHICLE MODEL. AS EVIDENCE PLEASE SEE MY EMAIL TO LEXUS MANUFACTURER DATED JULY 26, 2017; NHTSA EMAIL DATED JULY 19, 2017 AND LEXUS MANUFACTURER EMAILS DATED JULY 26, 2017 AND JULY 30, 2017. PLEASE NOTE: IF UNABLE TO UPLOAD THE DOCUMENTS OF EMAIL EVIDENCE WILL MAIL DIRECTLY TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ADDRESS UPON YOUR REQUEST WITH THE CORRECT ADDRESS. THANK YOU. UPDATED 09/01/17*LJ *TR

NHTSA ID

11012204

Incident

Jul 19, 2017

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LEXUS IS 250C. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT CALLED A LOCAL DEALER (STERLING MCCALL TOYOTA AT 9400 SOUTHWEST FWY, HOUSTON, TX 77074, (713) 270-3900) WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

NHTSA ID

11001919

Incident

May 23, 2016

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LEXUS IS 250C. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 05/30/17*LJ *CN

NHTSA ID

10955747

Incident

Aug 1, 2016

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LEXUS IS 250C. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA ID

10939898

Incident

Jun 23, 2016

TAKATA RECALL. THE DEALERSHIP HAS BEEN UNABLE TO COMPLY WITH THE RECALL FOR AIRBAGS. I'M FEELING VERY UNSAFE.

NHTSA ID

10916411

Incident

Oct 17, 2016

CSP: Takata CSP Coverage Job Aid - published 7.28.2022

CSP: On July 30, 2018, a settlement of claims for Economic Loss related to Takata airbag inflators was approved for full implementation. The settlement includes Lexus?s agreement to provide a Customer Support Program (?CSP?) for 2002-2019 model year (MY) vehicles originally equipped with certain Takata airbag inflators or repaired under a recall with Takata airbag inflators to provide coverage for repairs of the airbag inflator contained in the airbag module. This CSP letter is to help clarify how to administer this coverage in accordance with the settlement. This is NOT a recall or a campaign, but is provided to reassure owners that Lexus stands behind the reliability of our vehicles

Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements 4.13.2022

TSB: Some 2005 ? 2022 model year Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty smell is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide general guidelines and procedures for odor remediation. This service bulletin provides a guide on how to prepare the interior of the vehicle prior to an odor remediation being performed, as well as contact information for an approved vendor who will arrange the remediation, and instructions on how to prepare the interior of the vehicle for reassembly once the remediation has been completed. Refer to all model and model year specific Repair Manuals and the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) website for the most up-to-date safety and precautionary guidelines. This service bulletin is to provide a general overview and direction for the odor remediation process.

POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Lexus. This information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any customer that requests it. Customers can find this information on the Owner?s section of Lexus.com. Dealers can locate a copy of this guide on the Claims Processing & Resource Center in Dealer Daily as well.

TSB: For proper calibration of the millimeter wave radar sensor, the vehicle and radar target must be on a level surface with a consistent plane. If a level surface with a consistent plane is not available, use the Floor Slope Compensation Procedure in this service bulletin in conjunction with the appropriate model and model year Repair Manual instructions when adjusting the millimeter wave radar sensor.