NHTSA Campaign Id 05V327000; Date: Jul. 20, 2005
If the seat belt binds in the bezel, that extra webbing may exist in the seat belt which could result in an improperly fitted seat belt on a passenger. In the event of a crash, a seat occupant may not be properly restrained increasing the risk of personal injury.
2004 Toyota Sienna; 2005 Toyota Sienna
Component: Seat Belt
Manufactured by: Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 345,443
On certain Mini vans, in the middle row seating position, the shoulder portion of the seat belt may bind in the bezel trim piece. The affected seat belt bezel is located on the shoulder portion of the seat in the right side seat of the seven passenger models and the center seating position in the eight passenger models.
Dealers will replace the seat belt bezel and clip. The recall began August 5, 2005. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Toyota recall no. 50l. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236; (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 5, 2005
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