Two problems related to front seat belt buckle assembly have been reported for the 1998 Toyota Tacoma. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Consumer was driving at approx 20 mph hit another vehicle head on. Seat belt did not hold, locked up. Due to this defect, it caused the consumer to hit windshield ,shattered glass. Also caused neck injuries. Toyota claims cannot find problem, and claims air bag should not have deployed.
The cover of the female part of the buckle on the driver' s and passenger's side is tearing. In Jan of 98, the cover on both buckles were replaced.
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| Front Seat Belt Buckle Assembly problems | |
| Front Seat Belt problems |