NHTSA Recall 89V175000: Seat belts: front

TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on October 18, 1989, covering an estimated 408,225 vehicles. It affects 1987–1989 Toyota Camry.

408,225

vehicles potentially affected

model affected

1989

owners notified (December 28)

NHTSA campaign	89V175000
Component	SEAT BELTS › FRONT
Report received	October 18, 1989
Owner notification	December 28, 1989
Initiated by	NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation

Defect

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

Safety risk

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

Remedy

Replace lap belt with a redesigned belt guide.

Notes

System: front lap belt.vehicle description: passenger cars.

Vehicles covered by recall 89V175000

Make and model	Model years
Toyota Camry	1987, 1988, 1989

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.