If the seat belt pre-tensioner detaches from the seat belt assembly, the seat belt pre-tensioner will not perform as designed, increasing the risk of injury in a severe crash.
If the seat belt pre-tensioner detaches from the seat belt assembly, the seat belt pre-tensioner will not perform as designed, increasing the risk of injury in a severe crash.
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Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1252997-toyota-tacoma-2011-recall-seat-belts · Recall date July 8, 2013 · Official notice: NHTSA #13V337000
“TOYOTA TACOMA (2011) recall — Seat Belts.” GovInfoNow, recall dated July 8, 2013. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1252997-toyota-tacoma-2011-recall-seat-belts. Based on NHTSA recall 13V337000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=13V337000).
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.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 13V337000 — Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing TOYOTA TACOMA (2011) recall — Seat Belts Hello, I own a TOYOTA TACOMA (2011) recall — Seat Belts that is covered by recall 13V337000 from Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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