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Safety recall · 89V155000

Seat belts: rear / other Toyota recall

TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD. reported this recall to NHTSA on September 14, 1989. It covers about 30,256 vehicles across 7 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Campaign
89V155000
Reported
Sep 14, 1989
Vehicles
30,256
Area
Seats & seat belts

The problem

Rear seat lap belt may not return to fully retracted position after use.

The risk

Consequently, belt could not be released, due tolocking characteristics of automatic locking retractor system.

The fix

Install belt guide, or sheath, to decrease retracting resistance and allow free belt movement.

Contacts

System: rear safety belt.Vehicle description: multi-purpose passenger vehicle.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Toyota dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 89V155000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

Questions

Is the 89V155000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD.'s dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 89V155000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 89V155000 announced?

TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD. reported it to NHTSA on September 14, 1989. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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