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Published on 29. 11. 2022
Problem description:
The seat-belt retractors may not function properly, where the force limiter may allow the seat belt to extend more than intended. This, in turn, may increase the amount of forward motion of the occupant, increasing the risk of injury in the event of an accident.
The Toyota RAV4 vehicles affected by this recall were manufactured between 4. 11. 2003 – 4. 3. 2005; 23. 4. 2001 – 13. 7. 2004; 10. 10. 2003 – 21. 1. 2004; 1. 6. 2001 – 4. 9. 2003.
Toyota recall code: 22SMD-109
Affected models: RAV4 Model year 2001~2005
Vehicle numbers (worldwide): n/a
Source: Rapex Alert 47/2022 A12/01663/22
This notification is purely informative for the vehicle type you have selected. As these deficiencies often relate to specific components (engine type, bodywork, equipment), the recall may not apply to all vehicles of this type. For more detailed information on possible recalls for your vehicle, please contact an authorised workshop (see below at "What the owner should do?").
What the owner should do?
If you read about a recall that you think may affect your car, you should make immediate contact with a Toyota dealer or workshop that’s been officially authorised to perform repairs on behalf of the manufacturer and ask for the details.
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