NHTSA Recall 13V098000
NHTSA Campaign Id 13V098000; Date: Mar. 15, 2013
If cracks occur in the panel around the lower retractor anchor, the seat belt retractor could become detached, which could increase the risk of injury to an occupant in the event of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser; 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser; 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser; 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser; 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser; 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser; 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser
Component: Seat Belts:front:anchorage
Manufactured by: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Affected Units:: 209,000
Recall Summary:
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2013 fj cruiser passenger vehicles. The retractors for the front driver and passenger seat belts are mounted in the access door (rear door) panels of the vehicle. Due to insufficient strength of the access door panel, cracks may develop in the panel if the access door is repeatedly and forcefully closed over an extended period of time.
How to Fix:
The safety recall began on June 6, 2013. Toyota will mail an interim letter to owners late in April 2013. Remedy notifications to the owners for the repair will begin in late may 2013. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 6, 2013
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