Safety Recall NHTSA · 81V031000 Reported March 16, 1981

Interior systems:restraint:belt warning system:int

Q: What is recall 81V031000?

NHTSA recall 81V031000 was issued by Toyota Motor Corporation on March 16, 1981. It addresses: Interior systems:restraint:belt warning system:int. The recall affects approximately 9,171 vehicles , with the defect involving the Seat Belts component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Toyota Motor Corporation · Seat Belts · 9,171 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

81V031000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Toyota Motor Corporation

Component

Seat Belts

Vehicles Affected

9,171

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

March 16, 1981

Defect Summary

On certain vehicles, the wiring harness for the retractor spool release warning light and buzzer of the seat belt system may not have been properly routed at the time of assembly. This can cause mechanical interference with the driver"s side g-sensor locking function. Consequently, the emergency locking retractor of the driver"s side automatic seat belt may not operate properly even though the g-sensor is operational. (the passenger side is not affected).

Corrective Action

The wiring harness will be rerouted, if necessary, and a clamp will be added to eliminate possible future interference.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Toyota Motor Corporation dealer and reference recall ID 81V031000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 81V031000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 81V031000?

NHTSA recall 81V031000 was issued by Toyota Motor Corporation on March 16, 1981. It addresses: Interior systems:restraint:belt warning system:int. The recall affects approximately 9,171 vehicles, with the defect involving the Seat Belts component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Toyota Motor Corporation dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 81V031000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). 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.