Toyota Safety Recall

Toyota Recall effects 5 Model Years for which there is currently no remedy.


RECALL Subject : Access Door Cracks/Seat Belt Anchor Detachment

Report Receipt Date: MAR 15, 2013
NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V098000
Component(s): SEAT BELTS
Potential Number of Units Affected: 209,000

All Products Associated with this Recall

Vehicle MakeModelModel Year(s)

• TOYOTA FJ CRUISER 2007-2013

 

Details

2 Associated Documents

Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

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.

CONSEQUENCE:

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.

REMEDY:

Toyota is currently developing a remedy. Toyota has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

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.