NHTSA Recall 81V031000
NHTSA Campaign Id 81V031000; Date: Mar. 16, 1981
Recalled Vehicles:
1981 Toyota Cressida
Component: Seat Belts:front:warning Light/devices
Manufactured by: Toyota Motor Co. , Ltd.
Affected Units:: 9,171
Recall 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 driver"s side g-sensor locking function. Consequently, the emergency locking retractor of the driver"s side automatic seat belt may not operate properly even though the g-sensor is operational. (the passenger side is not affected).
How to Fix:
The wiring harness will be rerouted, if necessary, and a clamp will be added to eliminate possible future interference.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 10, 1981
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