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Recall 16V-096

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing recalled the 2006 to 2012 Toyota RAV4 and 1 other model: Seat belts (rear/other).

At a glance

Campaign number
16V-096
Reported
February 19, 2016
Vehicles affected
1,123,752 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 RAV4 vehicles manufactured July 28, 2005, to December 19, 2012, and 2012-2014 RAV4 EV vehicles manufactured July 24, 2012, to August 29, 2014. In the event of a frontal collision, the rear seat belts for the outboard seats may be cut by the seat cushion frame.

The risk

A cut seat belt may not properly restrain the seat occupant, increasing their risk of injury in a crash.

The fix

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will install a protector over both rear seat cushion frames, free of charge. The recall began on June 24, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-[removed]. Toyota's number for this recall is G0F.

Notes from the manufacturer

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles