Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 92V025000

Seat belts

TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1992-02-28.

Recall campaignNHTSA 92V025000

Seat belts

Component
Seat belts
Manufacturer
TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD.
Vehicles affected
175,923
Reported to NHTSA
1992-02-28
Owners notified
1992-05-15

Defect description

LIQUID SPILLED IN THE CONSOLE AREA CAN PENETRATE TO THE HOUSING OF THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT FOR THE FRONT SEAT AUTOMATIC SEAT BELTS. LIQUID CONTAMINATION OF THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT CAN CAUSE FAILURE OF THE UNIT SIGNAL NEEDED TO ACTIVATE THE MOVEMENT OF THE MOTORIZED SAFETY BELT ANCHORAGE.

Safety risk

THE MOTORIZED SAFETY BELT ANCHORAGES MAY NOT MOVEPROPERLY, RESULTING IN LACK OF SAFETY BELT PROTECTION FOR SEAT OCCUPANTS OF THEFRONT SEAT, AND INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP ORACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

INSTALL A PROTECTIVE COVER TO THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT OF THE AUTOMATIC SAFETY BELT SYSTEM.

Notes

SYSTEM: PASSIVE RESTRAINT; AUTOMATIC SEAT BELTS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CAR.

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
Toyota Camry1987

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