The Toyota RAV4 and RAV4 EV models are being recalled to address an issue with their seat belts.
A total of approximately 1,124,000 units are affected by the recall, which includes the 2006-2012 RAV4 and the 2012-2014 RAV4 EV. According to Toyota, the involved vehicles are equipped with lap-shoulder seat belts in both second-row outboard seats. There is a possibility that in the event of a very severe frontal crash, the lap belt webbing could contact a portion of the metal seat cushion frame and separate. As a result, the seat belt may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury.
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The Japanese automaker will notify affected owners by first class mail and dealerships will add resin covers to the metal seat cushion frame at no cost to fix the issue.
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