Toyota Sienna Recall
Moms View Message Board: General Discussion Archive: Archive July 2005:
Toyota Sienna Recall
Just got wind of this. Called the dealership and they haven't gotten notice yet. I'll post if I learn anything else. Toyota recalls 345,000 Sienna minivans
NHTSA Campaign ID number : 05V327000 Make / Models : Model/Build Years: TOYOTA / SIENNA 2004-2005 Manufacturer : TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V327000 Recall Date : JUL 19, 2005 Component: SEAT BELTS Potential Number Of Units Affected : 345443 Summary: ON CERTAIN MINI VANS, IN THE MIDDLE ROW SEATING POSITION, THE SHOULDER PORTION OF THE SEAT BELT MAY BIND IN THE BEZEL TRIM PIECE. THE AFFECTED SEAT BELT BEZEL IS LOCATED ON THE SHOULDER PORTION OF THE SEAT IN THE RIGHT SIDE SEAT OF THE SEVEN PASSENGER MODELS AND THE CENTER SEATING POSITION IN THE EIGHT PASSENGER MODELS. Consequence: IF THE SEAT BELT BINDS IN THE BEZEL, THAT EXTRA WEBBING MAY EXIST IN THE SEAT BELT WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN IMPROPERLY FITTED SEAT BELT ON A PASSENGER. IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, A SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY. Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SEAT BELT BEZEL AND REPLACE THE BEZEL AND CLIP, IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING AUGUST 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331. Notes: CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236; (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Sienna Club Forums I have already had the recall work done on the radiator and power steering (I was not affected by the gas tank recall), now I need to have the windshield replaced because the repair work I had done last summer failed and there is a 3 inch long crack that keeps getting bigger by the day thanks to the heat and humidity, now this. *sigh* Thanks for the heads up. I'll ask about it next time I take the van in for service and keep an eye on the seat belt.
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