The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·20E011000·Announced 2020-03-06

Joyson Recalls Rear Seat Belt Retractors for Restraint Failure

Joyson is recalling certain rear seat belt retractors because the locking mechanism may not properly restrain occupants, increasing injury risk in a crash.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where the restraint system may fail to function, creating a risk of injury in a crash, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Key Safety Systems, Inc. (dba Joyson) is recalling certain rear seat belt retractors equipped with a dual mode belt locking mechanism. The recall involves 108,047 units.

Due to a manufacturing issue, the seat belt webbing locking mechanism may not properly restrain the occupant as intended. In the event of a crash, if the occupant is not properly restrained, there is an increased risk of injury.

Joyson will notify the vehicle manufacturers that purchased the seat belt retractors. Dealers for those companies will notify owners and replace the rear retractor assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact Joyson customer service at 1-586-726-3800. Joyson's number for this recall is QN3998. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER recall
Manufacturer
Key Safety Systems, Inc. (dba Joyson)
Category
Vehicle — Seat Belt
Hazard
Affected units
108,047

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Related recalls

Same manufacturer · Key Safety Systems, Inc. (dba Joyson)

See all →

Same hazard · restraint failure

See all →