L-SB-0143-11 Rev

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Beginning in 1998, lexus introduced side airbags as optional equipment. Lexus does not recommend replacement of original seat covers with non-lexus leather or other seat cover materials on vehicles due to the following: seat covers not rec

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L-SB-0143-11
Rev1
November 10, 2011
Seat Cover Replacement for Side Airbag Equipped
Vehicles
Service
Category
Vehicle Interior
Section
Seat
Market
USA
Applicability
YEAR(S)
MODEL(S)
1998 – 2014
CT200H, ES300,
ES330, ES350,
GS300, GS350,
GS400, GS430,
GS450H, GS460,
GX460, GX470,
HS250H, IS F, IS250,
IS250C, IS300, IS350,
IS350C, LFA, LS400,
LS430, LS460,
LS600H, LX470,
LX570, RX300, RX330,
RX350, RX400H,
RX450H, SC300,
SC400, SC430
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
REVISION NOTICE
November 4, 2013 Rev1:
• Applicability has been updated to include 2013 and 2014 model year vehicles.
Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded.
Introduction
Beginning in 1998, Lexus introduced side airbags as optional equipment.
Lexus does NOT recommend replacement of original seat covers with non-Lexus leather or other
seat cover materials on vehicles due to the following:
• Seat covers NOT recommended by Lexus may affect side airbag performance, in general or in
part, during an accident.
• Modifications that negatively affect side airbag performance can result in severe
occupant injuries.
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Seat Cover Replacement for Side Airbag Equipped Vehicles
Introduction (Continued)
• Seat covers are an integral part of this safety system. Replacing fabric seat covers with
non-Lexus leather or other seat cover materials may compromise the effectiveness of this
safety system.
• The design of the seat is complex, integrating safety and strength with comfort and luxury.
NOTE
Lexus original seat covers that were NOT designed for side airbag equipped seats cannot be used
due to the effect on proper airbag performance.
Lexus strongly discourages modifying original equipment seats that have optional side airbags.
Additionally, Lexus strongly advises against the installation or use of aftermarket seat covers, which
could impair the performance of the side airbags in the event of an accident.
Warranty Information
OP CODE
DESCRIPTION
TIME
OFP
T1
T2
N/A
Not Applicable to Warranty
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