Lexus RX SUV Recalled For Airbag Gas Glitch

Lexus has recalled a trio RX SUVs in Australia this week, due to a potential problem with the passenger airbag.

The carmaker has identified a weakness with the airbag inflator unit, which may be susceptible to a gas leak.

Lexus says that gas used to inflate the airbag during a collision may escape into the inflator unit, causing the airbag to partly inflate - or, fully inflate when not required.

Should this occur while driving, the resulting shock may cause a collision or the inflating airbag may injure a passenger. No incidents have been reported in Australia at this stage.

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