The Toyota Yaris is the latest car to have a recall for seat belt related issues. The automaker recently announced that certain models of the 2020 and 2021 Yaris could have defective seat belts which could lead to failure in an accident. The recall affects about 1,500 vehicles sold in the United States and Canada.
According to Toyota, there are two problems with the recalled cars' seat belts: one where the pretensioner may not work properly if triggered during a crash; and another where threading on both ends of a rear centre lap-shoulder belt may not be properly installed. In either case, Toyota warns that occupants seated in affected seats would be at risk of injury if involved in an accident due to insufficient protection from the faulty seat belts.
Toyota is advising owners of affected vehicles to bring their cars into their local dealership as soon as possible so they can get them inspected by technicians and repaired free of charge if necessary. Furthermore, customers who believe they might own a recalled vehicle can check online using either their VIN or license plate number at toyota.com/recallinfo or call 800-331-4331 for more information about this particular recall campaign or any other open recalls on their vehicles.