Toyota Issues Recall for 342K Tacomas Over Seatbelts

Stephen Elmer
by Stephen Elmer

Toyota has issued a voluntary recall for about 342,000 Tacoma Access Cab vehicles due to screws that can come loose in the seatbelt assembly.

Only Tacoma Acces Cab models built between 2004 and 2011 are affected by this recall. Due to repeated forceful closings of the access door, screws that attach the seat belt pre-tensioner to the seat belt retractor can work themselves loose. If the screws loosen completely, the retractor and pre-tensioner can be rendered useless.

Toyota will notify affected customers by mail, and inspect and replace the parts free of charge. For more information, customers can contact 1-800-331-4331.

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Stephen Elmer
Stephen Elmer

Stephen covers all of the day-to-day events of the industry as the News Editor at AutoGuide, along with being the AG truck expert. His truck knowledge comes from working long days on the woodlot with pickups and driving straight trucks professionally. When not at his desk, Steve can be found playing his bass or riding his snowmobile or Sea-Doo. Find Stephen on <A title="@Selmer07 on Twitter" href="http://www.twitter.com/selmer07">Twitter</A> and <A title="Stephen on Google+" href="http://plus.google.com/117833131531784822251?rel=author">Google+</A>

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