| Issue ID | 847152 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10386281 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | SIENNA |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 01/07/10 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota sienna. The contact stated that the rear passenger seat was occupied and the seat belt would not become loose around the passenger until the seat belt was unlatched. The seat belt had become extremely tight around the passenger. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they were unable to diagnose the failure. The rear passenger side seat belt was replaced. After having the seat belt replaced, the contact noticed that the failure recurred whenever the seat was tilted in a reclined position. The vehicle was taken back to the authorized dealer where the contact was told that the vehicle was operating as designed. The vehicle was not further repaired. The failure mileage was 18,000 and the current mileage was 23,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 18000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | FAIRFAX, VA |
| VIN pattern | 5TDZK23C68SXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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