Yaris L4-1.5L (1NZ-FE) (2007)
Sound Proofing / Insulation: Recalls
Recall 09V031000: Center Pillar Insulation Modification
VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S):
Toyota/Yaris 2006-2007
MANUFACTURER: Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
MFR'S REPORT DATE: January 28, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 09V031000
NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A
COMPONENT: Seat Belts: Front: Retractor
POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 134895
SUMMARY:
Toyota is recalling 134,895 M/Y 2006-2007 Yaris vehicles equipped with driver and front passenger seat belt pretensioners, which are designed to be
activated in response to a severe frontal impact. When the sensor detects a severe frontal impact, the front seat belts are quickly drawn back by the
retractors so that the belts snugly restrain the occupants. The involved vehicles contain a center pillar sound insulator located underneath each front seat
belt pretensioner.
CONSEQUENCE:
In the event of seat belt pretensioner deployment, the gas generated may affect the sound insulators. In the worst case, if the sound insulators ignite, this
condition will result in a post-collision fire.
REMEDY:
Dealers will modify the vehicle free of charge. The modification will entail removal of the small urethane center pillar sound insulators (sponge)
underneath the driver and front passenger seat belt pretensioners. The recall is expected to begin during February 2009. Owners may contact Toyota at
1-888-270-9371.
NOTES:
Customers may also contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153),
or go to http://www.safercar.gov.