NHTSA recall 13V098000
Seat Belts · Toyota Motor Corporation
Details
What's wrong: The retractors for the front driver and passenger seat belts are mounted in the access door (rear door) panels of the vehicle. Due to insufficient strength of the access door panel, cracks may develop in the panel if the access door is repeatedly and forcefully closed over an extended period of time.
Why it matters: If cracks occur in the panel around the lower retractor anchor, the seat belt retractor could become detached, which could increase the risk of injury to an occupant in the event of a crash.
The fix: The safety recall began on June 6, 2013. Toyota will mail an interim letter to owners late in April 2013. Remedy notifications to the owners for the repair will begin in late May 2013.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser
- 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser
- 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser
- 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser
- 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser
- 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser
- 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser
All model years NHTSA lists
2007 Toyota Fj Cruiser, 2008 Toyota Fj Cruiser, 2009 Toyota Fj Cruiser, 2010 Toyota Fj Cruiser, 2011 Toyota Fj Cruiser, 2012 Toyota Fj Cruiser, 2013 Toyota Fj Cruiser.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 13V098000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.