recall information
Recall number
REC-003173
PRA number
2009/10576
Campaign number
8503M
Original published date
make and model information
Make
Toyota
Model
Yaris NCP90, NCP91, NCP93
Affected units
45,360
Identifying features
WMI. JTD. NCP90. VDS JW9*3#. VIS 05000014~05064618. KW9*3#. 00001016~00015500. 02000007~02012428. 05000016~05064458. NCP91. JT9*3#. 05008849~05120127. KT9*3#. 00002186~00006205. 02000000~02004712. 05008853~05120035. NCP93. BT9*3#. 01000159~01151646. Note: Not all vehicles within the above range were imported into Australia. Asterisk (*) = airbags fitted to vehicle, can be 0 or 2 or 6. Hash (#) = check digit (alpha or numeric).
What are the defects?
On certain Yaris NCP90, NCP91 and NCP93 vehicles, an insulator pad was incorrectly installed underneath both of the front seat belt retractors (equipped with seat belt pretensioners) which are located in the centre (B) pillars. There is a possibility that these insulator pads could be damaged following a collision as a result of the high temperature gas generated during the front seat belt pretensioner operation if activated.
What are the hazards?
Fire.
What should consumers do?
Toyota Motor Corporation Australia Limited will write to owners of all affected vehicles.
Supplier details
Toyota Motor Corporation Australia Limited
Responsible regulator
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts is the responsible regulator for this recall.
