The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·23E007000·Announced 2023-02-06

Tokai Rika Seat Belt Assemblies Recalled for Force-Limiter Defect

Tokai Rika is recalling certain front-seat outer right-side seat belt assemblies because the force-limiter may not operate correctly. This defect could allow the belt to extend further than intended, increasing injury risk in a crash.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 safety component (seat belt) where the defect increases the risk of injury in a crash, but no injuries or deaths have been reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Tokai Rika Co LTD is recalling certain front-seat outer right-side seat belt assemblies. The recall involves specific part numbers listed in the official recall report. The defect is that the seat belt assembly force-limiter may not operate correctly, allowing the seat belt to extend further than intended after locking.

A seat belt assembly that extends further than intended may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. The source text does not specify the number of affected vehicles or the specific vehicle models involved, though it notes that Toyota and Subaru owners should contact their respective customer service lines.

Vehicle manufacturers will inspect, and if necessary, replace the seat belt assembly, free of charge. Vehicle manufacturers were notified on February 6, 2023. Toyota owners should contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331, and Subaru owners should contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
SEAT BELTS recall
Manufacturer
TOKAI RIKA Co LTD
Category
Vehicle — Seat Belts
Hazard
Affected units
106

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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