Toyota () Rav4: The Force-limiter In The Seat Belt Retractor May Not Operate As Designed

Recall Summary Toyota is recalling 2 RAV4 vehicles because the front seat belt retractor's force-limiter may not work correctly due to a manufacturing defect in the torsion shaft. If the force-limiter fails during a crash, the seat belt could extend further than designed, allowing the occupant to move forward more than intended and potentially increasing injury risk. The remedy involves inspecting and replacing the seat belt assembly if needed.

Recalling firm

TOYOTA (GB) PLC

Product

Vehicles: TOYOTA () RAV4. Units affected: 2

Reason

The subject front seat belt assemblies are service parts designed for certain Toyota and Lexus models containing a seat belt retractor with a force-limiter function using a torsion shaft which helps control the loads on the occupant applied by the shoulder belt after the seat belt retractor locks up during a crash. During production the torsion shaft may have been manufactured incorrectly and the seat belt may not operate as designed allowing the seat belt to extend further than intended after locking. This can increase the amount of forward displacement of the occupant increasing the risk...

Classification

Class I

Category

vehicle recall

Country

United Kingdom

Agency

UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall date

2023-01-23

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/fba2ed52-aac1-4523-90fc-059f112778c5