DUTCHMEN TUNDRA 2017: SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
| Make : DUTCHMEN | Model : TUNDRA | Year : 2017 |
| Build Dates : 2017-01-09 - 2017-02-25 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 18V123000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2018-03-19 | Date Received by ODI: 2018-02-20 | Date Added to Database: 2018-02-22 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Toyota Motor Corporation | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: J0I | ||
| Component: SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 8769 | ||
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Summary:
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing "Toyota" is recalling certain 2017 Toyota Tundra vehicles. One of the rear split bench seat leg brackets may not have been properly tightened to the vehicle's floor pan, possibly allowing the seat to move in a crash. A vehicle with an improperly tightened seat leg bracket could fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard "FMVSS" number 207, "Seating Systems," 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages," and 225, "Child restraint anchorage systems." |
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Consequence:
If the rear split bench seat moves in a crash, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury. |
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Remedy:
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the five seat leg bracket bolts, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is J0I. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 207 | |
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Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov. |
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