Large Recall NHTSA · 89V175000 Reported October 18, 1989

Interior systems:seat belts:lap:front

Toyota Motor Corporation · Seat Belts · 408,225 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
89V175000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Seat Belts
Vehicles Affected
408,225
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
October 18, 1989

Defect Summary

Occupant release of the lap belt in a certain manner could cause the belt retractor to lock at the retracted and stowed position.

Safety Consequence

Seat belts may be unusable or occupants may bediscouraged from using belts, increasing their potential for injury in anaccidental or sudden stop.

Corrective Action

Replace lap belt with a redesigned belt guide.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Toyota Motor Corporation dealer and reference recall ID 89V175000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 89V175000

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

What is recall 89V175000?

NHTSA recall 89V175000 was issued by Toyota Motor Corporation on October 18, 1989. It addresses: Interior systems:seat belts:lap:front. The recall affects approximately 408,225 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 89V175000 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.