Tokai Rika Co. Ltd recall: Seat belts
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
A seat belt assembly that extends further than intended may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Tokai Rika Co. Ltd Front Seat Belt Assembly
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 23E007000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Tokai Rika Co Ltd
- Reported to NHTSA
- Feb 6, 2023
- Owners notified
- Feb 6, 2023
- Vehicles or items affected
- 106
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Seat belts
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Tokai Rika Co. Ltd recall: Seat belts Nov 10, 2022
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.