Toyota () Yaris: Rear Seat Belt May Fail

Recall Summary Toyota is recalling 7,418 Yaris and Yaris HV vehicles sold in the United Kingdom because the rear seat belt anchor plates may have sharp edges that could cut the seat belt webbing during a collision, potentially causing the seat belt to fail and not properly restrain passengers. The manufacturer will inspect the anchor plates and replace rear inner belt assemblies where necessary.

Recalling firm

TOYOTA (GB) PLC

Product

Vehicles: TOYOTA () YARIS, TOYOTA () YARIS HV. Units affected: 7,418

Reason

The vehicles are equipped with 3-point lap-shoulder belt assemblies in all-three rear seating positions. The inner belt (buckle portion) of each of the rear three seat belt assemblies is secured to the floor of the vehicle with an anchor plate. The anchor plate might have been manufactured with a sharp edge around the punched portion. In the event of a collision there is a possibility that the inner seat belt webbing could become cut and separate at the anchor plate. If this occurs the inner seat belt may not properly restrain the occupant which could increase the risk to injury. Remedy:...

Classification

Class II

Category

vehicle recall

Country

United Kingdom

Agency

UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall date

2016-05-18

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

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