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2017 Toyota Tundra recall: mid/rear assembly

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing reported this safety recall on February 20, 2018. It covers about 8,769 vehicles.

vehicles affected
8,769
reported
Feb 20, 2018
owners notified
Mar 19, 2018

Seats: mid/rear assembly

What is wrong
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2017 Toyota Tundra vehicles. One of the rear split bench seat leg brackets may not have been properly tightened to the vehicle's floor pan, possibly allowing the seat to move in a crash. A vehicle with an improperly tightened seat leg bracket could fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems," 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages," and 225, "Child restraint anchorage systems."
Risk
If the rear split bench seat moves in a crash, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
Remedy
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the five seat leg bracket bolts, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1‑888‑270‑9371. Toyota's number for this recall is J0I.

Recall number 18V123000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 18V123000

Is there a recall on the 2017 Toyota Tundra mid/rear assembly?

Yes. Recall 18V123000, reported on February 20, 2018, covers about 8,769 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 18V123000?

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the five seat leg bracket bolts, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1‑888‑270‑9371. Toyota's number for this recall is J0I.

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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