Seat belt retractor sound insulator
Defect Summary
Toyota is recalling 134,895 my 2006-2007 yaris vehicles equipped with driver and front passenger seat belt pretensioners, which are designed to be activated in response to a severe frontal impact. when the sensor detects a severe frontal impact, the front seat belts are quickly drawn back by the retractors so that the belts snugly restrain the occupants. the involved vehicles contain a center pillar sound insulator located underneath each front seat belt pretensioner.
Safety Consequence
In the event of seat belt pretensioner deployment, the gas generated may affect the sound insulators. in the worst case, if the sound insulators ignite, this condition will result in a post-collision fire.
Corrective Action
Dealers will modify the vehicle free of charge. the modification will entail removal of the small urethane center pillar sound insulators (sponge) underneath the driver and front passenger seat belt pretensioners. the recall began on january 28, 2009. owners may contact toyota at 1-888-270-9371.
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FAQ: Recall 09V031000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 09V031000?
NHTSA recall 09V031000 was issued by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing on January 29, 2009. It addresses: Seat belt retractor sound insulator. The recall affects approximately 134,895 vehicles, with the defect involving the Seat Belts component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 09V031000 or the manufacturer campaign number 90C. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.