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2006-2007 Toyota Yaris recall: retractor

Toyota Motor North America, Inc. reported this safety recall on January 29, 2009. It covers about 134,895 vehicles.

vehicles affected
134,895
reported
Jan 29, 2009
owners notified
Jan 28, 2009
related complaints
20

Seat belts: front: retractor

What is wrong
Toyota is recalling 134,895 my 2006-2007 yaris vehicles equipped with driver and front passenger seat belt pretensioners, which are designed to be activated in response to a severe frontal impact. When the sensor detects a severe frontal impact, the front seat belts are quickly drawn back by the retractors so that the belts snugly restrain the occupants. The involved vehicles contain a center pillar sound insulator located underneath each front seat belt pretensioner.
Risk
In the event of seat belt pretensioner deployment, the gas generated may affect the sound insulators. In the worst case, if the sound insulators ignite, this condition will result in a post-collision fire.
Remedy
Dealers will modify the vehicle free of charge. The modification will entail removal of the small urethane center pillar sound insulators (sponge) underneath the driver and front passenger seat belt pretensioners. The recall began on january 28, 2009. Owners may contact toyota at 1‑888‑270‑9371.

Recall number 09V031000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 20 complaints about seat belts problems.

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Questions about recall 09V031000

Is there a recall on the 2006-2007 Toyota Yaris retractor?

Yes. Recall 09V031000, reported on January 29, 2009, covers about 134,895 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 09V031000?

Dealers will modify the vehicle free of charge. The modification will entail removal of the small urethane center pillar sound insulators (sponge) underneath the driver and front passenger seat belt pretensioners. The recall began on january 28, 2009. Owners may contact toyota at 1‑888‑270‑9371.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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