Campaign 23E-007

Seat belt assembly force-limiter may not operate correctly, allowing the seat belt to extend further than intended after locking

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Defect summary

Tokai Rika Co LTD (Tokai Rika) is recalling certain front-seat outer right-side seat belt assemblies. Please see the recall report for a complete list of affected part numbers. The seat belt assembly force-limiter may not operate correctly, allowing the seat belt to extend further than intended after locking.

Consequence

A seat belt assembly that extends further than intended may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Vehicle manufacturers will inspect, and if necessary, replace the seat belt assembly, free of charge. Vehicle manufacturer was notified February 6, 2023. Toyota owners should contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Subaru owners should contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614.

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.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 23E007000. Text as published by NHTSA.
Vehicles covered

One product line is covered

Vehicles covered by campaign 23E-007
MakeModelModel years
Tokai Rika CO. LTDFront Seat Belt AssemblyYear not stated
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.