NHTSA Recall # | 42081 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 04V595000 |
MFG Compaign # | SSC 40M |
Manufacturer | TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
Supplier | TOYOTA |
Brand | TOYOTA |
Model | CAMRY |
Model Year | 2004 |
Component | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY |
Date of notification | 20/12/04 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 07/05/03 |
End date of manufacturing | 08/09/04 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | OVSC |
Report received | 15/12/04 |
Report created | 20/12/04 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 150061 |
Defect summary | On certain passenger vehicles equipped with a front passenger power seat, when installing certain rear-facing infant child seat bases onto the seat with an excessively high seatbelt tension, it may be possible to unseat a component called the buckle status switch from the seat belt buckle. |
Consequence summary | If the switch becomes unseated, the front passenger occupant classification system may mistake the rear-facing child restraint for an unbelted adult occupant, and may not suppress the deployment of the front passenger airbag. |
Corrective action | Dealers will replace the front passenger seatbelt buckle status switch. This safety improvement campaign (ssc 40m) began on december 20, 2004. Owners should contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331 or lexus at 1-800-255-3987.. |
Recall notes | This action is deemed a safety improvement campaign and is not being conducted under the safety act. |