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Safety recall · 89V175000

Seat belts: front Toyota recall

TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD. reported this recall to NHTSA on October 18, 1989. It covers about 408,225 vehicles across 3 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
89V175000
Reported
Oct 18, 1989
Vehicles
408,225
Area
Seats & seat belts

The problem

Occupant release of the lap belt in a certain manner could cause the belt retractor to lock at the retracted and stowed position.

The risk

Seat belts may be unusable or occupants may bediscouraged from using belts, increasing their potential for injury in anaccidental or sudden stop.

The fix

REPLACE LAP BELT WITH A REDESIGNED BELT GUIDE.

Contacts

System: front lap belt.Vehicle description: passenger cars.

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 89V175000.
  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

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1987 Toyota Camry583A
1988 Toyota Camry694A
1989 Toyota Camry1173A

Questions

Is the 89V175000 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 89V175000?

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 89V175000 announced?

TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD. reported it to NHTSA on October 18, 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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