Good morning. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued two recalls. One concern is the security of seat belt anchors. Another concern is a vehicle may roll away even though the transmission shifter says it is in Park.
If you own one of the affected vehicles, please have it repaired as soon as possible.
Report Receipt Date: MAR 15, 2013
NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V098000
Component(s): SEAT BELTS
Potential Number of Units Affected: 209,000
Vehicle MakeModelModel Year(s)
- TOYOTAFJ CRUISER2007-2013
Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
SUMMARY:
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2013 FJ Cruiser passenger vehicles. The retractors for the front driver and passenger seat belts are mounted in the access door (rear door) panels of the vehicle. Due to insufficient strength of the access door panel, cracks may develop in the panel if the access door is repeatedly and forcefully closed over an extended period of time.
CONSEQUENCE:
If cracks occur in the panel around the lower retractor anchor, the seat belt retractor could become detached, which could increase the risk of injury to an occupant in the event of a crash.
REMEDY:
Toyota is currently developing a remedy. Toyota has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
NOTES:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Report Receipt Date: MAR 15, 2013
NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V095000
Component(s): POWER TRAIN
Potential Number of Units Affected: 18,880
Vehicle MakeModelModel Year(s)
Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
SUMMARY:
Nissan is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 NV vehicles manufactured from December 20, 2010, through January 4, 2013 and are equipped with steering column-mounted transmission shift levers. The transmission lever gear selector plate lock clip may have been installed incorrectly. As a result, normal road vibration may cause the gear position indicator to not match the gear shift lever position.
CONSEQUENCE:
As a consequence of the incorrect display, although the gear indicator may display that the vehicle is in Park, the vehicle may not be properly secured allowing the vehicle to roll away unexpectedly, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.
REMEDY:
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will correct the installation of the transmission lever gear selector plate lock clip, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on April 8, 2013. Owners may contact Nissan Customer Service at 1-800-647-7261.
NOTES:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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