# Service bulletin L\-SB\-0143\-11 Rev A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned. - Type: Service bulletin - NHTSA id: 10132074 - Published by NHTSA: 2018\-04\-02 - Manufacturer's number: L\-SB\-0143\-11 Rev - Manufacturer's date: 2013\-11\-10 - NHTSA component: SEATS; AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW ## NHTSA's summary 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. 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. 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. ## The document - [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2013/MC-10132074-9999.pdf) - [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2013/MC-10132074-0001.pdf) The document is the manufacturer's. This site does not hold it. ## Components Air bags, Seats ## Vehicles listed - 2010 to 2014 LEXUS CT HYBRID - 1998 to 2003 LEXUS ES - 2005 to 2006 LEXUS ES - 2008 to 2013 LEXUS ES - 2004 LEXUS ES 330 - 2007 LEXUS ES 350 - 2014 LEXUS ES 350 - 1998 to 2003 LEXUS ES300 - 2005 to 2006 LEXUS ES300 - 2013 LEXUS ES300 - 2004 to 2006 LEXUS ES330 - 2010 LEXUS ES330 - 2007 to 2014 LEXUS ES350 - 1998 to 2003 LEXUS GS - 2005 to 2012 LEXUS GS - 2006 to 2014 LEXUS GS 350 - 2004 LEXUS GS 430 - 2006 LEXUS GS HYBRID - 2010 LEXUS GS HYBRID - 2013 to 2014 LEXUS GS HYBRID - 1998 to 2009 LEXUS GS300 - 1998 to 2002 LEXUS GS400 - 2000 to 2009 LEXUS GS430 - 2007 to 2009 LEXUS GS450H - 2011 to 2012 LEXUS GS450H - 2014 LEXUS GS450H - 2006 to 2014 LEXUS GS460 - 2003 LEXUS GX - 2005 to 2014 LEXUS GX - 2004 LEXUS GX 470 - 2010 to 2014 LEXUS GX460 - 2003 to 2009 LEXUS GX470 - 2010 to 2014 LEXUS HS 250 HYBRID - 1998 to 2000 LEXUS IS - 2001 to 2007 LEXUS IS - 2006 to 2014 LEXUS IS 250 - 2010 to 2014 LEXUS IS 250C - 1998 to 2014 LEXUS IS 300 - 2006 to 2014 LEXUS IS 350 - 2010 to 2014 LEXUS IS 350C - 2008 to 2014 LEXUS IS F - LEXUS LEXUS - 2010 to 2011 LEXUS LFA - 2012 to 2013 LEXUS LFA - 2014 LEXUS LFA - 1998 to 2010 LEXUS LS - 2012 LEXUS LS - 2004 LEXUS LS 430 - 2007 LEXUS LS 460 - 2011 LEXUS LS 460 - 1998 to 2001 LEXUS LS400 - 2001 to 2006 LEXUS LS430 - 2007 to 2014 LEXUS LS460 - 2008 to 2014 LEXUS LS600H - 1998 to 2003 LEXUS LX - 2005 to 2007 LEXUS LX - 2009 to 2010 LEXUS LX - 2004 LEXUS LX 470 - 2008 LEXUS LX 570 - 2011 LEXUS LX 570 - 1998 to 2007 LEXUS LX470 - 2008 to 2014 LEXUS LX570 - 2014 LEXUS RC 300 - 1999 to 2011 LEXUS RX - 2013 LEXUS RX 350 - 2014 LEXUS RX 351 - 2004 to 2008 LEXUS RX HYBRID - 2011 to 2014 LEXUS RX HYBRID - 1998 to 2003 LEXUS RX300 - 2004 to 2011 LEXUS RX330 - 2004 to 2014 LEXUS RX350 - 2010 LEXUS RX450H - 1998 to 2000 LEXUS SC - 2002 to 2003 LEXUS SC - 2005 to 2010 LEXUS SC - 2011 to 2012 LEXUS SC - 2004 LEXUS SC 430 - 1998 to 2001 LEXUS SC300 - 1998 to 2001 LEXUS SC400 - 2002 to 2014 LEXUS SC430 ## Recalls for the same vehicles and component - [18V883000](/recalls/nhtsa/18V883000.md), 2018-12-12: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE - [16V127000](/recalls/nhtsa/16V127000.md), 2016-03-03: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE - [16V128000](/recalls/nhtsa/16V128000.md), 2016-03-02: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE - [15V286000](/recalls/nhtsa/15V286000.md), 2015-05-13: AIR BAGS - [15V285000](/recalls/nhtsa/15V285000.md), 2015-05-13: AIR BAGS - [06V096000](/recalls/nhtsa/06V096000.md), 2006-04-03: AIR BAGS ## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component - [L\-SB\-0004\-22](/bulletins/10209023.md), 2022-03-14, Service bulletin: AIR BAGS. 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. - [LSB001416](/bulletins/10205325.md), 2021-12-20, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT; SEATS. Leather Care Best Practices. - [Lexus Safety Re](/bulletins/10190468.md), 2021-04-19, Service bulletin: AIR BAGS. Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign \- Technician Certification Requirements - [KLG \- Dealer Pac](/bulletins/10172824.md), 2020-03-30, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; AIR BAGS. The Data Communication Module \(DCM\) in the subject vehicles are equipped with software to identify the location of the vehicle using the Global Positioning System \(GPS\) to support features of the Safety Connect system. Due to incorrect programming in the DCM software, after November 2nd, 2019, the GPS coordinates for this system will be calculated incorrectly. This will cause the system to use incorrect vehicle coordinates if one of the system?s features is activated - [19LE05 \- Dealer](/bulletins/10172821.md), 2020-03-30, Service bulletin: AIR BAGS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. The Data Communication Module \(DCM\) in the subject vehicles is equipped with software to identify the location of the vehicle using the Global Positioning System \(GPS\) to support features of the Safety Connect system. Due to incorrect programming in the DCM software, after November 2nd, 2019, the GPS coordinates for this system will be calculated incorrectly. This will cause the system to use incorrect vehicle coordinates if one of the system?s features is activated - [TMS\-007\-13](/bulletins/10060828.md), 2016-03-31, Service bulletin: VISIBILITY/WIPER; AIR BAGS. SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. - [6](/bulletins/10019700.md), 2006-04-21, Service bulletin: AIR BAGS. SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN \(SSC\) \- 6LB \(SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM \(SRS\) AIRBAG REPLACEMENT\). DUE TO IMPROPER ASSEMBLY OF THE AIRBAG INFLATOR, WHICH IS INCORPORATED INTO THE SRS AIRBAG ASSEMBLY \(SIDE AIRBAG, CURTAIN SIDE AIRBAG OR DRIVER KNEE AIRBAG\), SOME INFLATORS WERE PRODUCED WITH AN INSUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF THE HEATING AGENTS NECESSARY FOR PROPER AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. \*TT JSON: [/v1/bulletins/10132074](/v1/bulletins/10132074) [Report an error on this page](https://github.com/wenmar-pro/wenmar-open/issues/new?template=data_correction.yml&title=Data%20correction%3A%20Service%20bulletin%20L-SB-0143-11%20Rev&page=https%3A%2F%2Fopen.wenmarpro.com%2Fbulletins%2F10132074&vehicle=Service%20bulletin%20L-SB-0143-11%20Rev)