Component
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
What Happened
The middle seat belt in the back of your Highlander might not be securely attached to the floor. This is because it wasn't properly attached during assembly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the seat belt isn't securely attached, it could fail in a crash, putting you at greater risk of injury.
Free Fix
Your Toyota dealer will inspect the seat belt and make sure it's securely attached to the floor, at no cost to you. You'll get a notification in March 2014, and you should schedule the repair as soon as you can.
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Original — What Happened
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2014 Highlander vehicles manufactured November 20, 2013, through January 18, 2014. The third row middle seat belt assembly might not have been properly secured to the vehicle floor anchorage during vehicle assembly. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A seat belt that is not properly secured to its anchorage could increase the risk of injury to an occupant in the event of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the third row middle seat belt anchor, and, if necessary, properly secure it to the vehicle floor anchorage, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in March 2014. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
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