NHTSA recall 16V-197 (16V197000)
seat belts recall reported April 7, 2016 - about 234 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 16V197000
- Also written as
- 16V-197
- Manufacturer number
- G0H
- Reported
- April 7, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- ~234
- Component
- seat belts
What is being recalled
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016 Toyota Sienna vehicles manufactured February 15, 2016, to February 19, 2016. In the affected vehicles, incorrect front seat belt height adjusters may have been installed. During a crash, this incorrect height adjuster may contact the B-pillar and tear or separate.
Why it is dangerous
Failure and detachment of seat belt height adjuster would result in the occupant not being properly restrained in a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front seat belt height adjusters, free of charge. The recall began on April 29, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is G0H.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 16V-197 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
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.