Table 1 shows three common seat belt related problems of the 1997 Toyota RAV4.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Front Seat Belt Anchorage problems | |
| Front Seat Belt Retractor problems | |
| Front Seat Belt Buckle Assembly problems |
Middle/rear seat belt tightens.
Upon being broadsided by another vehicle, the car spun into a traffic island on the passenger's side. Sea tbelt failed to retract and driver wa sthrown towards passenger's side. The driver's head struck the post/door frame or roof, resulting in injuries.
Consumer was involved in a side impact collision, traveling about 45 mph. The shoulder belt failed to hold the occupant, forcing the driver's side occupant into the passenger's side seat, also the belt failed to lock up, and the belts became very loose, the seat belt were fully extended, causing injuries to the driver.