Japan
Published 10 Nov 2022
Ref JP-1152320
Subaru/Toyota: Seat Belt
Translated from Japanese · machine translation
- Country
- Japan
- Published
- 10 Nov 2022
- Units affected
- 14
- Reference
- JP-1152320
Affected vehicles
Subaru BRZ 2012–2021
Subaru Legacy 2012–2021
Toyota 86 2012–2021
Hazard
In replacement front seat belt retractor assemblies, improper manufacturing of internal components in the force limiter mechanism has resulted in dimensional defects. Consequently, when the force limiter activates during a collision, belt extension increases beyond normal levels, potentially resulting in reduced occupant restraint force in severe cases.
Show original (日本語)
交換修理用前席シートベルト巻取装置において、フォースリミッタ機構内部品の製造が不適切なため、形状不良のものがある。そのため、衝突時にフォースリミッタが作動した際、通常よりベルト引き出し量が増加し、最悪の場合、乗員の拘束力が弱まるおそれがある。
Remedy
For vehicles equipped with the affected replacement parts, the seat belt retractor assembly shall be inspected, and affected manufacturing lot units shall be replaced with conforming retractor assemblies.
Show original (日本語)
対象の交換修理用部品に交換された車両について、座席ベルトの巻取装置を点検し、対象の製造ロット品については巻取装置を良品と交換する。