Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 04V595000 | TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. | from 07/23/2003 to 09/02/2004 | V (Vehicle) | 150061 | 12/20/2004 | OVSC | TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 12/15/2004 | 12/20/2004 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain passenger vehicles equipped with a front passenger power seat, when installing certain rear-facing infant child seat bases onto the seat with an excessively high seatbelt tension, it may be possible to unseat a component called the buckle status switch from the seat belt buckle. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the switch becomes unseated, the front passenger occupant classification system may mistake the rear-facing child restraint for an unbelted adult occupant, and may not suppress the deployment of the front passenger airbag. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the front passenger seatbelt buckle status switch. this safety improvement campaign (ssc 40m) began on december 20, 2004. owners should contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331 or lexus at 1-800-255-3987.. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This action is deemed a safety improvement campaign and is not being conducted under the safety act. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS | |||
| 06/04/2011 | 94000 | ||
| The flange nut that holds the seatbelt receiver to the front passenger seat bolt came off, allowing the sealtbelt receiver to completely disengage from the seat. this is a serious safety concern. | |||
| SEAT BELTS - REAR | |||
| 09/16/2006 | 45000 | 1 | 05/31/2004 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving 25 mph, the rear middle shoulder belt was pulled and wrapped around the neck of the child while properly restrained in a child safety seat. the child seat was installed by the latch system. the seatbelt retracted and locked, but would not extend even after the vehicle was turned off. the seat belt was cut in order to release the hold on the child's neck. the service dealer had no solution, but offered to replace the seat belt. the contact was treated for emotional trauma. the manufacturer was not notified. | |||