NHTSA Campaign 89V175000
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Issued by TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD. · Reported Oct 18, 1989 · 408,225 vehicles affected
What's wrong
OCCUPANT RELEASE OF THE LAP BELT IN A CERTAIN MANNER COULD CAUSE THE BELT RETRACTOR TO LOCK AT THE RETRACTED AND STOWED POSITION.
Consequence
SEAT BELTS MAY BE UNUSABLE OR OCCUPANTS MAY BEDISCOURAGED FROM USING BELTS, INCREASING THEIR POTENTIAL FOR INJURY IN ANACCIDENTAL OR SUDDEN STOP.
Remedy
REPLACE LAP BELT WITH A REDESIGNED BELT GUIDE.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOYOTA | CAMRY | 1987 | 408,225 |
| TOYOTA | CAMRY | 1988 | 408,225 |
| TOYOTA | CAMRY | 1989 | 408,225 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 89V175000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.