CarRecallWatch- Component
- SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- A cut seat belt may not properly restrain the seat occupant, increasing their risk of injury in a crash.
- Remedy
- 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 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is G0F.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain Toyota RAV4 vehicles from model years 2006 to 2012, along with 2012 to 2014 RAV4 EVs, may have rear outboard seat belts that can be cut by the seat cushion frame during a frontal collision.
If a seat belt is cut, it may not properly restrain the rear seat occupant, which raises the risk of injury in a crash. Toyota will notify affected owners, and authorized dealers will install a protector over both rear seat cushion frames at no cost to you. You can contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331 and reference recall number G0F. You can also check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Toyota RAV4 | 2006200720082009201020112012 |
|---|---|
| Toyota RAV4 EV | 201220132014 |