TOYOTA RAV4 EV 2014: SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V096000

Make Model Year
TOYOTA RAV4 EV 2014
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2016-06-24 2016-02-19 2016-02-19

Production Dates: 2012-07-24 - 2014-08-29

Manufacturers Involved: Toyota Motor Corporation

Manufacturer Campaign Number: G0F

Component: SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1123752

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing "Toyota" is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 RAV4 vehicles manufactured July 28, 2005, to December 19, 2012, and 2012-2014 RAV4 EV vehicles manufactured July 24, 2012, to August 29, 2014. In the event of a frontal collision, the rear seat belts for the outboard seats may be cut by the seat cushion frame.

Consequence

A cut seat belt may not properly restrain the seat occupant, increasing their risk of injury in a crash.

Remedy

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will install a protector over both rear seat cushion frames, free of charge. The recall began on June 24, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is G0F.

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.