{"id":962009,"date":"2026-11-12T17:04:12","date_gmt":"2026-11-12T17:04:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/962009\/"},"modified":"2026-11-12T17:04:12","modified_gmt":"2026-11-12T17:04:12","slug":"deadly-airbags-return-in-lexus-recall","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/962009\/","title":{"rendered":"Deadly airbags return in Lexus recall"},"content":{"rendered":"

Deadly airbag inflators linked to dozens of deaths around the world are at the centre of a new recall in Australia.<\/p>\n

Faulty airbag inflators made by Japanese firm Takata triggered Australia\u2019s largest safety recall, with more than 3 million cars recalled from July 2017 as manufacturers raced to avert disaster.<\/p>\n

At least one Australian, Sydney man Huy Neng Ngo, died as a result of shrapnel propelled by explosive airbag propellant that can rupture in an uncontrolled manner.<\/p>\n

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Lexus will recall thousands of vehicles for a second time to remove replacement airbag inflators that were fitted as part of sweeping industry recalls years ago.<\/p>\n

More than 7000 examples of the Lexus IS sedan require new airbag inflators.<\/p>\n

The problematic parts are fitted to the front passenger side airbag of Lexus\u2019 IS sports sedan, in models built between 2005 and 2012.<\/p>\n

It affects the IS 250, IS 250C, IS 350 and IS F.<\/p>\n

Other Lexus models are not affected by the issue.<\/p>\n

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A statement released by the brand said that \u201cthis recall is initiated as a proactive measure\u201d. \u201cBased on the investigation of recovered parts, no degradation of the propellant has been currently identified,\u201d the statement reads.<\/p>\n

\u201cContinued prolonged exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling may cause the inflator to degrade,\u201d it said.<\/p>\n

Faulty inflators have injured dozens of people around the world by exploding in an uncontrolled fashion, propelling shrapnel into a car\u2019s cabin.<\/p>\n

Lexus has asked owners to make sure their contact details are up to date so that replacement parts can be fitted at no cost to consumers.<\/p>\n

More Information: Lexus Customer Care\u00a01800 023 009<\/p>\n

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