NHTSA recall 18V-569 (18V569000)
seat belts recall reported August 29, 2018 - about 19,354 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 18V569000
- Also written as
- 18V-569
- Manufacturer number
- J0S
- Reported
- August 29, 2018
- Vehicles affected
- ~19,354
- Component
- seat belts
What is being recalled
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2012 Toyota Avalon vehicles. During a vehicle repair, the seat belt inner buckles may have been replaced with parts that may incorrectly tell the air bag management system that the seat belt is always buckled.
Why it is dangerous
If the seat belt is falsely interpreted as being buckled, in the event of a crash, the air bags may not deploy appropriately, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will test the seat belt assembly to verify that it is properly detecting being unbuckled, replacing the inner seat belt assembly as necessary, free of charge. The recall began September 19, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is J0S.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 18V-569 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.