NHTSA recall 89V175000
Seat belts › Front
Toyota Camry
Reported Oct 18, 1989408,225 vehicles affectedTOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD.Built Aug 1, 1986 – Aug 1, 1988
The defect
Occupant release of the lap belt in a certain manner could cause the belt retractor to lock at the retracted and stowed position.
The risk
Seat belts may be unusable or occupants may bediscouraged from using belts, increasing their potential for injury in anaccidental or sudden stop.
The remedy
Replace lap belt with a redesigned belt guide.