Toyota Cressida 1981
Model Cressida made in 1981 by Toyota got 2 investigations as well as 1 recall. The car had one investigation (vehicle speed control). There was one recall concerning seat belts .
Model 1981
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 | |||||
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| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES | ||||||||||||||||
| 81V031000 | TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD. | from 09/01/1980 to 03/01/1981 | V (Vehicle) | 9171 | 04/10/1981 | MFR | TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 03/16/1981 | 04/08/1981 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain vehicles, the wiring harness for the retractor spool release warning light and buzzer of the seat belt system may not have been properly routed at the time of assembly. this can cause mechanical interference with the drivers side g-sensor locking function. consequently, the emergency locking retractor of the drivers side automatic seat belt may not operate properly even though the g-sensor is operational. (the passenger side is not affected). | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The wiring harness will be rerouted, if necessary, and a clamp will be added to eliminate possible future interference. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: interior; automatic front shoulder belt assembly.consequences of defect: should brakes be strongly applied or in the event of anaccident, the shoulder belt may not properly restrain driver and the risk ofpersonal injury is greater. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | ||||||
| EA85045 | TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 08/30/1985 | 02/18/1988 | SUDDEN ACCELERATION | 86V132000 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| DP86007 | TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 04/02/1986 | 06/09/1986 | SUDDEN ACCELERATION | ||
| Sudden acceleration | ||||||