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Auto company recalls 900 RAV4 SUV models over faulty seat belts

March 23, 2016 11:53 AM

Toyota Motors has discovered a potential safety issue with seat belts, this has has led to the recall of 900 RAV4 SUV models.

Toyota RAV4

According to the Managing Director of Toyota Nigeria Limited, Kunle Ade-Ojo, the recall is simply a preventive measure, The Nation reports.

“The issue has to do with the metal frame of the two extreme seats: the one on the right and the one on the left as you open the back seat. In the event of an accident, the seat belt is expected to restrain you from being thrown overboard; but in this case, there is a possibility that the seat belt may get cut and come in contact with the metal frame. This may cause some compromise to the system,” he said.

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Ojo said dealers will contact owners of the recalled vehicles, adding that it would only take 30 minutes to fix the problem.

“It is a simple process, which will neither deface the vehicle nor diminish its beauty in any form,” he explained.

These affected car owners are not expected to pay for this service.