Defect Description For Recall
Toyota Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2007 Through 2013 Fj Cruiser Passenger Vehicles. The Retractors For The Front Driver And Passenger Seat Belts Are Mounted In The Access Door (Rear Door) Panels Of The Vehicle. Due To Insufficient Strength Of The Access Door Panel, Cracks May Develop In The Panel If The Access Door Is Repeatedly And Forcefully Closed Over An Extended Period Of Time.
Make Of Vehicle
TOYOTA
Model Of Vehicle
FJ CRUISER
Year
2008
Recall Campaign Number
13V098000
Component Description
Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage
Effect Of Defect
If Cracks Occur In The Panel Around The Lower Retractor Anchor, The Seat Belt Retractor Could Become Detached, Which Could Increase The Risk Of Injury To An Occupant In The Event Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
The Safety Recall Began On June 6, 2013. Toyota Will Mail An Interim Letter To Owners Late In April 2013. Remedy Notifications To The Owners For The Repair Will Begin In Late May 2013. Owners May Contact Toyota At 1-800-331-4331.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Start Of Manufacture
20060125
End Of Manufacture
20130223
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
209000
Date Owners Notified
20130606
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Corporation
Date Report Received
20130315