Announcement For Avalon Owners
Campaign Summary
Abdul Latif Jameel Co. Ltd would like to inform owners of (Toyota Avalon) of a Special Service Campaign on their vehicles to inspect and replace seat belt buckle if necessary, there is a possibility that due to a manufacturing error at the buckle supplier, some vehicles may have had a front seat belt inner buckle replaced during a repair with a service part that does not contain a magnet as part of the hall effect switch. This would cause the signal from the switch to appear as if the seat belt is always buckled. In this condition, the SRS system may not use the appropriate airbag deployment logic as designed.
Vehicles involved in Saudi Market:
| Model | Model year | No. of vehicle |
|---|---|---|
| AVALON | 2012 | 7492 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the condition?
There is a possibility that due to a manufacturing error at the buckle supplier, some vehicles may have had a front seat belt inner buckle replaced during a repair with a service part that does not contain a magnet as part of the hall effect switch. This would cause the signal from the switch to appear as if the seat belt is always buckled. In this condition, the SRS system may not use the appropriate airbag deployment logic as designed.
Which and how many vehicles are covered by this Special Service Campaign?
There are 7492 vehicles covered by this Special Service Campaign.
What is ALJ going to do?
ALJ announce advising owners to make an appointment with his authorized Toyota dealer to inspect and replace seat belt buckle if necessary. The remedy will be performed at NO COST.
Are there any warnings that this condition has occurred?
If the vehicle has the affected service part on the passenger’s seat side, this causes the vehicle to constantly illuminate “AIR BAG OFF” indicator lights. If the vehicle has the affected service part on the driver’s seat side, there is no symptom/warning.
How long will the repair take?
To inspect and replace seat belt buckle if necessary will take approximately 30 to 60 minutes. It is depend on the vehicles and the remedy. However, it may be necessary for the owner to make the vehicle available for a longer period of time depending upon the dealer’s schedule.