Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing | NHTSA Recall #13V337000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V337000 by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. Affecting model year 2005-2010 tacoma access cab vehicles manufactured september 14, 2004, through march 29, 2010; and model year 2011 tacoma access cab vehicles manufactured july 1, 2010, through september 7, 2011 Includes 342,451 affected units, Seat Belt Screws May Loosen, component: SEAT BELTS, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2005-2010 tacoma access cab vehicles manufactured september 14, 2004, through march 29, 2010; and model year 2011 tacoma access cab vehicles manufactured july 1, 2010, through september 7, 2011
Defect Summary
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 tacoma access cab vehicles manufactured september 14, 2004, through march 29, 2010; and model year 2011 tacoma access cab vehicles manufactured july 1, 2010, through september 7, 2011. If the access doors are repeatedly and forcefully closed, the screws that attach the seat belt pre-tensioner to the seat belt retractor can loosen over time. If the screws loosen completely, the seat belt pre-tensioner and the retractor spring cover could detach from the seat belt retractor.
Corrective Action
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat belt assemblies. based on the inspection, the seat belt assembly will be replaced or new pre-tensioner screws will be installed with thread-locking sealant and a retractor spring cover with stopper ribs to prevent loosening of the screws. these services will be provided at no cost to the owner. The recall began during february 2014. owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.