NHTSA recall 16V-096 (16V096000)
seat belts recall reported February 19, 2016 - about 1,123,752 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 16V096000
- Also written as
- 16V-096
- Manufacturer number
- G0F
- Reported
- February 19, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- ~1,123,752
- Component
- seat belts
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
A cut seat belt may not properly restrain the seat occupant, increasing their risk of injury in a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 16V-096 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.