Toyota Rav4 EV recalled over injury risk

Recall date

February 19, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Toyota Motor Corporation recalls 2006–2014 Toyota Rav4 EV, Rav4

Recall number

16V096000

Brand / firm

Toyota

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 1,123,752 units

Why it was recalled

A cut seat belt may not properly restrain the seat occupant, increasing their risk of injury in a crash.

What was recalled

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 RAV4 vehicles manufactured July 28, 2005, to December 19, 2012, and 2012-2014 RAV4 EV vehicles manufactured July 24, 2012, to August 29, 2014. In the event of a frontal collision, the rear seat belts for the outboard seats may be cut by the seat cushion frame.

What to do

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will install a protector over both rear seat cushion frames, free of charge. The recall began on June 24, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is G0F.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.