Equipment recall 94E021001 · August 8, 1994
1994 Toyota Corolla
The anchor straps installed in the belt assemblies (front inner, left and right hand sides) were improperly heat treated and can break, which will not sufficiently restrain seat…
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This is a recall of aftermarket equipment listed for the vehicles below. It applies only if the recalled part was installed on the vehicle.
- Summary
- The anchor straps installed in the belt assemblies (front inner, left and right hand sides) were improperly heat treated and can break, which will not sufficiently restrain seat occupants in the event of a sudden stop or accident. This does not comply with FMVSS no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."
- Remedy
- The manufacturer will provide replacement safety belt anchor straps.
- Notes
- System: safety belt assemblies.equipment description: safety belt assemblies used on 1994 Toyota corollas andgeo prisms.consequence of noncompliance: insufficient restraints for seat occupantsincreases the risk of injury in the event of an accident.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonabletime or the remedy does not correct the noncompliance, please contact toyotaat 1-800-331-4331. Also, contact the national highway traffic safetyadministration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 94E021001
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 8, 1994
- Filed by
- TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD.
- Owner notification
- August 5, 1994
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 68,725
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Toyota Corolla (1994): 1994
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