Vehicle recall 89V175000 · October 18, 1989
1987-1989 Toyota Camry
Occupant release of the lap belt in a certain manner could cause the belt retractor to lock at the retracted and stowed position.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Occupant release of the lap belt in a certain manner could cause the belt retractor to lock at the retracted and stowed position.
- Consequence
- Seat belts may be unusable or occupants may bediscouraged from using belts, increasing their potential for injury in anaccidental or sudden stop.
- Remedy
- Replace lap belt with a redesigned belt guide.
- Notes
- System: front lap belt.vehicle description: passenger cars.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 89V175000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 18, 1989
- Filed by
- TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD.
- Owner notification
- December 28, 1989
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 408,225
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Seat belts › Front
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Toyota Camry (1987-1989): 1989, 1988, 1987
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