NHTSA Recall 13V098000: Anchorage (seat belts)
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 209,000 vehicles. It affects 2007–2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser.
| NHTSA campaign | 13V098000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SEAT BELTS › FRONT › ANCHORAGE |
| Report received | March 15, 2013 |
| Owner notification | June 6, 2013 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2013 FJ Cruiser passenger vehicles. The retractors for the front driver and passenger seat belts are mounted in the access door (rear door) panels of the vehicle. Due to insufficient strength of the access door panel, cracks may develop in the panel if the access door is repeatedly and forcefully closed over an extended period of time.
Safety risk
If cracks occur in the panel around the lower retractor anchor, the seat belt retractor could become detached, which could increase the risk of injury to an occupant in the event of a crash.
Remedy
The safety recall began on June 6, 2013. Toyota will mail an interim letter to owners late in April 2013. Remedy notifications to the owners for the repair will begin in late May 2013. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 13V098000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.