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Toyota Recalls 1.3M Cars Over Seatbelt Issue

Flawed Yaris seatbelt could cause fire in crashes, maker says

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(Newser) – About 1.3 million Toyota Yaris models are being recalled for repairs after a seatbelt defect was discovered that, during a severe frontal collision, can cause a pad inside the vehicle to ignite, the Car Connection reports. Some 134,900 US models, from 2006 and ’07, are affected; the Yaris’ compact sedan and hatchback versions are sold under other names overseas.

Toyota is sending out letters to Yaris owners to notify them about the recall.
Toyota is sending out letters to Yaris owners to notify them about the recall.   (Getty Images)
Severe frontal collisions can cause the Yaris' seatbelt to ignite a foam pad in the car.
Severe frontal collisions can cause the Yaris' seatbelt to ignite a foam pad in the car.   (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
More than 1.3 million of the compact cars are being recalled worldwide for an hour-long repair.
More than 1.3 million of the compact cars are being recalled worldwide for an hour-long repair.   (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
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