Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SEAT BELTS - FRONT
89V175000TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD.from 08/01/1986 to 08/01/1988V (Vehicle)40822512/28/1989ODITOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.10/18/198910/26/1989
Defect SummaryOccupant release of the lap belt in a certain manner could cause the belt retractor to lock at the retracted and stowed position.
Consequence SummarySeat belts may be unusable or occupants may bediscouraged from using belts, increasing their potential for injury in anaccidental or sudden stop.
Corrective SummaryReplace lap belt with a redesigned belt guide.
NotesSystem: front lap belt.vehicle description: passenger cars.

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
SEAT BELTS
PE89014TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.11/18/198803/22/1989FRNT SEAT LAP BELT JAMMING
 There is no summary currently available
EA90028TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.05/29/199002/28/1992PASSIVE SAFETY BELT FAILS92V025000
 There is no summary currently available
PE90027TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.12/15/198905/29/1990PASSIVE SAFETY BELT WARNIN
 There is no summary currently available
EA89020TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.03/22/198911/16/1989FRONT LAP BELT JAMS89V175000
 There is no summary currently available

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
SEAT BELTS
03/01/2001
 Both front automatic shoulder and seat belts do not catch or hold or get restrained when pulled in a jerky fashion. they are supposed to catch/hold when pulled in a jerky fashion similar to a frontal impact. *ak
12/15/1988
 Pasenger's size motorized shoulder belt operates intermittently.
03/16/19966
 Motorbelt released upon impact, resulting in severe injury. *dsh
10/01/1995
 Driver side self retracting seat belt does not work. tt
04/18/19958
 Automatic shoulder harness failed durng accident, causing chest to fall forward/injury. *aw
12/15/19941
 Automatic seat belt failed. *ak
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE
09/27/1995104/25/1988
 Seat belt failed to restrain driver in accident, causing driver to fall forward into steering wheel/injury. *aw
05/04/1996
 The drivers side automatic restraint system will not engage in its proper working condition and will not protect the driver in a vehicle collsion.*ak
09/27/1995
 Driver's shoulder harness did not grab during rear end accident; driver's chest hit steering wheel. *ak
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR
06/01/19961
 Driver's lap/shoulder belt will not retract/stuck in track, also speedometer reads 10 mph above actual speed. *ak
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WEBBING
07/14/2000106/17/1991
 Consumer was involved in a collision, impact left frontal bumper at 10-15 mph. driver's side shoulder belt did not lock, throwing occupant hit the windshield, and causing minor injuries. consumer has not contacted dealer. *ak