Recall 09V-031: 2006–2007 Toyota Yaris
TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. recall for seat belts, reported to NHTSA on Jan 29, 2009, covering about 134,895 vehicles.
The problem
Toyota is recalling 134,895 my 2006-2007 yaris vehicles equipped with driver and front passenger seat belt pretensioners, which are designed to be activated in response to a severe frontal impact. When the sensor detects a severe frontal impact, the front seat belts are quickly drawn back by the retractors so that the belts snugly restrain the occupants. The involved vehicles contain a center pillar sound insulator located underneath each front seat belt pretensioner.
The risk
In the event of seat belt pretensioner deployment, the gas generated may affect the sound insulators. In the worst case, if the sound insulators ignite, this condition will result in a post-collision fire.
The fix
Dealers will modify the vehicle free of charge. The modification will entail removal of the small urethane center pillar sound insulators (Sponge) underneath the driver and front passenger seat belt pretensioners. The recall began on january 28, 2009. Owners may contact toyota at 1-888-270-9371.
Notes
Toyota recall no. 90c.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Recall details
| Manufacturer | TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
|---|---|
| Component | Seat Belts › Front › Retractor |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 09V031000 |
Vehicles in this recall
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 09V-031?
Toyota is recalling 134,895 my 2006-2007 yaris vehicles equipped with driver and front passenger seat belt pretensioners, which are designed to be activated in response to a severe frontal impact. When the sensor detects a severe frontal impact, the front seat belts are quickly drawn back by the retractors so that the belts snugly restrain the occupants. The involved vehicles contain a center pillar sound insulator located underneath each front seat belt pretensioner.
How is recall 09V-031 fixed?
Dealers will modify the vehicle free of charge. The modification will entail removal of the small urethane center pillar sound insulators (Sponge) underneath the driver and front passenger seat belt pretensioners. The recall began on january 28, 2009. Owners may contact toyota at 1-888-270-9371.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.