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2021 Model Year Supra Passenger Seatbelt Automatic Locking Retractor Function – May Not Activate
On July 21, 2021, BMW filed a Noncompliance Information Report (NCIR) with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) informing the agency of their intent to conduct a voluntary Safety (Noncompliance) Recall on certain 2021 model year Supra vehicles.
Condition:
According to BMW and Autoliv (the part supplier), the Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) function in the passenger seat belt in the subject vehicles may prematurely cease activation when attempting to install and secure a Child Restraint System (CRS) by a vehicle user. In this condition, the passenger side seat belt may not meet certain U.S. safety requirements.
Remedy:
Toyota is currently preparing the remedy for this issue. When the remedy is available, authorized Toyota dealers will inspect the passenger seat belt assembly and, if necessary, replace it FREE OF CHARGE.
Covered Vehicles:
There are approximately 1,580 vehicles covered by this Safety (Noncompliance) Recall. No vehicles involved in this Safety (Noncompliance) Recall were distributed to Puerto Rico.
Owner Letter Mailing Date:
Toyota will notify owners by Mid-September 2021.
Salvage Title Vehicles:
Every attempt should be made to complete an open Safety Recall when circumstances permit, unless noted otherwise in the Safety Recall dealer letter.
For complete details on this policy, refer to Toyota Warranty Policy 4.17, “What Is Not Covered by The Toyota New Vehicle Limited Warranty”.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the condition?
According to BMW and Autoliv (the part supplier), the Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) function in the passenger seat belt in the subject vehicles may prematurely cease activation when attempting to install and secure a Child Restraint System (CRS) by a vehicle user. In this condition, the passenger side seat belt may not meet certain U.S. safety requirements
What is the Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)?
The purpose of the ALR is to tightly secure a Child Restraint System (CRS), for example a child car seat, to the passenger seat by preventing webbing extraction by a child or as a result of child safety seat movement or vibration during driving.
Can I use ALR to secure a child seat or child restraint system before the remedy is performed?
Until the remedy is performed, Toyota recommends that child seats or child restraint systems should not be installed into the passenger seat of the vehicle.
Are there any warnings that this condition exists?
According to BMW, when attempting to utilize the safety belt retractor’s ALR function to secure a CRS, the user may notice that the audible clicking sound that is present when the ALR function is activated stops well before the safety belt webbing is fully retracted back into the retractor.
What is Toyota going to do?
Toyota is currently preparing the remedy for this issue. When the remedy is available, authorized Toyota dealers will inspect the passenger seat belt assembly and, if necessary, replace it FREE OF CHARGE.
When will the remedy become available?
Toyota is currently confirming the inspection process and preparing parts for the remedy. At this time, Toyota estimates that the remedy can be available in August 2021
Which and how many vehicles are covered by this Safety (Noncompliance) Recall?
There are approximately 1,580 vehicles covered by this Safety (Noncompliance) Recall.
What if I have additional questions or concerns?
If you have additional questions or concerns, please contact the Toyota Brand Engagement Center at 1-888-270-9371 Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 8:00 pm, Saturday 9:00 am to 7:00 pm Eastern Time.
Check here to see if this Recall applies to your Toyota vehicle
2021 Model Year Supra Passenger Seatbelt Automatic Locking Retractor Function – May Not Activate
On July 21, 2021, BMW filed a Noncompliance Information Report (NCIR) with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) informing the agency of their intent to conduct a voluntary Safety (Noncompliance) Recall on certain 2021 model year Supra vehicles.
Condition:
According to BMW and Autoliv (the part supplier), the Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) function in the passenger seat belt in the subject vehicles may prematurely cease activation when attempting to install and secure a Child Restraint System (CRS) by a vehicle user. In this condition, the passenger side seat belt may not meet certain U.S. safety requirements.
Remedy:
Toyota is currently preparing the remedy for this issue. When the remedy is available, authorized Toyota dealers will inspect the passenger seat belt assembly and, if necessary, replace it FREE OF CHARGE.
Covered Vehicles:
There are approximately 1,580 vehicles covered by this Safety (Noncompliance) Recall. No vehicles involved in this Safety (Noncompliance) Recall were distributed to Puerto Rico.
Owner Letter Mailing Date:
Toyota will notify owners by Mid-September 2021.
Salvage Title Vehicles:
Every attempt should be made to complete an open Safety Recall when circumstances permit, unless noted otherwise in the Safety Recall dealer letter.
For complete details on this policy, refer to Toyota Warranty Policy 4.17, “What Is Not Covered by The Toyota New Vehicle Limited Warranty”.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the condition?
According to BMW and Autoliv (the part supplier), the Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) function in the passenger seat belt in the subject vehicles may prematurely cease activation when attempting to install and secure a Child Restraint System (CRS) by a vehicle user. In this condition, the passenger side seat belt may not meet certain U.S. safety requirements
What is the Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)?
The purpose of the ALR is to tightly secure a Child Restraint System (CRS), for example a child car seat, to the passenger seat by preventing webbing extraction by a child or as a result of child safety seat movement or vibration during driving.
Can I use ALR to secure a child seat or child restraint system before the remedy is performed?
Until the remedy is performed, Toyota recommends that child seats or child restraint systems should not be installed into the passenger seat of the vehicle.
Are there any warnings that this condition exists?
According to BMW, when attempting to utilize the safety belt retractor’s ALR function to secure a CRS, the user may notice that the audible clicking sound that is present when the ALR function is activated stops well before the safety belt webbing is fully retracted back into the retractor.
What is Toyota going to do?
Toyota is currently preparing the remedy for this issue. When the remedy is available, authorized Toyota dealers will inspect the passenger seat belt assembly and, if necessary, replace it FREE OF CHARGE.
When will the remedy become available?
Toyota is currently confirming the inspection process and preparing parts for the remedy. At this time, Toyota estimates that the remedy can be available in August 2021
Which and how many vehicles are covered by this Safety (Noncompliance) Recall?
There are approximately 1,580 vehicles covered by this Safety (Noncompliance) Recall.
What if I have additional questions or concerns?
If you have additional questions or concerns, please contact the Toyota Brand Engagement Center at 1-888-270-9371 Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 8:00 pm, Saturday 9:00 am to 7:00 pm Eastern Time.