If the spring breaks, the seat may not lock in position. In the event of a vehicle crash, the seat could move increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
If the spring breaks, the seat may not lock in position. In the event of a vehicle crash, the seat could move increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
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Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1253818-toyota-yaris-2010-recall-seats · Recall date September 4, 2014 · Official notice: NHTSA #14V169000
“TOYOTA YARIS (2010) recall — Seats.” GovInfoNow, recall dated September 4, 2014. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1253818-toyota-yaris-2010-recall-seats. Based on NHTSA recall 14V169000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=14V169000).
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat rail, and replace it with a new one, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on July 3, 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 14V169000 — Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing TOYOTA YARIS (2010) recall — Seats Hello, I own a TOYOTA YARIS (2010) recall — Seats that is covered by recall 14V169000 from Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. The official recall notice states: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat rail, and replace it with a new one, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on July 3, 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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