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Passenger cars (Toyota RAV4 and others) - Repair
Official notice
18 Feb 2016
Last checked
27 Oct 2026
An official CAA Japan notice concerns Passenger cars (Toyota RAV4 and others) - Repair. Due to a defect in the rear seats (seat cushion frames). ■ Defective component: Rear seats (seat cushion frames). ■ Condition of the structure, equipment or performance considered noncompliant with standards, and its cause: The metal frames in the rear seats have an inappropriate shape, which may cause the frames and seat belts to interfere with each other under the impact of an accident. As a result, the seat belts may be damaged and become unable to restrain occupants. Published 2016-02-18.
What to do now
(Recall)3772 ■ Corrective measures: Install resin covers on the metal frames in all vehicles.
Recall number
3772
Official notice
2016-02-18
The hazard
The hazard
Due to a defect in the rear seats (seat cushion frames). ■ Defective component: Rear seats (seat cushion frames). ■ Condition of the structure, equipment or performance considered noncompliant with standards, and its cause: The metal frames in the rear seats have an inappropriate shape, which may cause the frames and seat belts to interfere with each other under the impact of an accident. As a result, the seat belts may be damaged and become unable to restrain occupants.
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Brand: Toyota. Contact: トヨタお客様相談センター. Phone 0800-700-7700.
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