| Issue ID | 1556392 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11196635 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | YARIS |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| File date | 01/03/19 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2018 toyota yaris. While operating the vehicle, the passenger side air bag warning indicator illuminated. Also, the seat belt audible warning chime sounded, although there was no occupant seated in the front passenger seat. The contact indicated that the failure occurred while the weather temperature was between 20 and 30 degrees. The vehicle was taken to eddies toyota (7333 e. Kellogg dr.,wichita, ks), but the cause of the failure was unable to determine the cause of the failure. After retrieving the vehicle from the dealer, the failure continued. The vehicle was taken to a second dealer (mid west toyota, 1100 e 30th ave, hutchinson, ks), but they were also unable to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 5,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 5000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | WICHITA, KS |
| VIN pattern | 3MYDLBYV6JYXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| 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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