NHTSA Recall # | 18941 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 94E021001 |
MFG Compaign # | |
Manufacturer | TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD. |
Supplier | TOYOTA |
Brand | TOYOTA |
Model | COROLLA |
Model Year | 1994 |
Component | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE |
Date of notification | 05/08/94 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 01/11/93 |
End date of manufacturing | 01/01/94 |
Type of recall | E |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 08/08/94 |
Report created | 19/08/94 |
Regulation part number | 571 |
FMV safety standard number | 209 |
Estimated number of affected units | 68725 |
Defect summary | The anchor straps installed in the belt assemblies (front inner, left and right hand sides) were improperly heat treated and can break, which will not sufficiently restrain seat occupants in the event of a sudden stop or accident. This does not comply with fmvss no. 209, "seat belt assemblies." |
Consequence summary | |
Corrective action | The manufacturer will provide replacement safety belt anchor straps. |
Recall notes | System: safety belt assemblies. Equipment description: safety belt assemblies used on 1994 toyota corollas andgeo prisms. Consequence of noncompliance: insufficient restraints for seat occupantsincreases the risk of injury in the event of an accident. Note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonabletime or the remedy does not correct the noncompliance, please contact toyotaat 1-800-331-4331. Also, contact the national highway traffic safetyadministration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. |