Thanks for those pics Man. It's greatly appreciated.

 

G'day
Looks ok to me for a fix. I suppose
Cheers Baz

 

Thanks for sharing. :wave:

 

What was the clearance without the bracket? Are the bracket edges sharp or beveled? I had seen the bracket thanks for showing the install.

 

I think the clearance was about 3/4 inch. I didn't measure it.

Lego- It looks rounded at the edges in one shot then with your scale it looks like a direct edge?

In their defense- they figured the plastic coated wire above the new guard would defend the belt :rofl:

I ran my finger across the edge where my scale it at, the way they manufacutred the plate, it is stamped with the really sharp edge pointing into the door frame. But the edge toward the seat belt could be softer(more rounded off). But that plastic coated wire above the new guard does look like it would help a little.

So are they replacing the tensioner as well? My Japanese isn't as good as it use to be

No tensioner is replaced, they just add the black metal bracket to stiffen the surrounding mounting pints. Image attached below.

Does anyone know if they are replacing the actual seat belt with this fix or just using old seat belt with new bracket?

Old seat belt with new bracket.

 

Lego- It looks rounded at the edges in one shot then with your scale it looks like a direct edge? Which is it?

Toyota probably thought most would be picking up kids at soccer so they didnt worry about off road- this is why they are killing this truck- they can makes its seat belts work :lol::lol:

In their defense- they figured the plastic coated wire above the new guard would defend the belt :rofl:

 

For those who wanted instructions I found them!!

:lol:

 

Once I get through 20 volumes of "Rosetta Stone", I may be able to do this repair. :jester:

 

:lol:

 

So are they replacing the tensioner as well? My Japanese isn't as good as it use to be

 

Does anyone know if they are replacing the actual seat belt with this fix or just using old seat belt with new bracket?

 

thanks for the pics OP.

To bad Toyota won`t supply the owner with the brackets to install. Yeah I know, they couldn`t sign off on the recall then.

I`m sure the recall police won`t be after us if we don`t do this immediately.

I`m wondering just how many FJ doors failed/cracked that warranted this action. also wonder what time frame, age of vehicle, and mileage this failure occurs at.

maybe people just should stop slamming the doors... that`s to easy...

 

I went down to my dealership and ask them for the parts and they wouldn`t give them to me either. After seeing the pictures I wonder if its even worth getting this done.

I don`t slam any of my doors so I would bet money that they are fine.

 

That's what it said in the instructions above

You no slam door like ape! You break!

 

Huh. I translated it as "What you looking here for, round eye?"

:jester:

I received the letter from Toyota that the recall was pending--the repair wasn't prepared yet. Thanks to the OP for keeping the FJ family updated! :bigthumb: Now its time to go thump my dealer to get mine fixed before I kill myself.... :lol:

 

part of me says, why bother, the other part says if something ever happened I'd kick myself forever ... by the time the fix gets up here the world supply of steel will be exhausted so maybe its all academic ...
:cheers:
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I was lucky enough to get some pics of my FJ completed with the new bracket installed.

Thanks for sharing this. Much appreciated.

So are they replacing the tensioner as well? My Japanese isn't as good as it use to be

and...

Does anyone know if they are replacing the actual seat belt with this fix or just using old seat belt with new bracket?

Per the remedy notice I received yesterday: "Based upon the inspection, in limited cases, the seat belt retractor(s) and/or access doors(s) may be replaced."

Emphasis on access doors :lol:

I`m sure the recall police won`t be after us if we don`t do this immediately.

From what I understand about safety recall notices, they stay in effect for 10 years once filed with the NHTSA.

I`m wondering just how many FJ doors failed/cracked that warranted this action. also wonder what time frame, age of vehicle, and mileage this failure occurs at.

This is the Twilight Zone in that I've read here that someone said the dealership where they work is the one that got the ball rolling on this because someone noticed it (to that effect), and another said there was a known collision where the mounting failed. The reality is the discovering of the failure by a dealership, per the notice filed by Toyota to the NHTSA...

http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/jaxrs/download/doc/UCM435220/RCDNN-13V098-8734.pdf

...where it appears someone took their truck to a dealership complaining of a detached mechanism.

For those late to the party, here is what Toyota will do upon inspection...

http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/jaxrs/download/doc/UCM436565/RCDNN-13V098-4321.pdf

There are no listed events (that I can find) on the NHTSA site where in an accident the current mounting failed, causing serious injury or death, prompting this recall. It's still listed as voluntary by Toyota and not mandatory by the NHTSA.

 

Well I'll be removing mine and conducting a thorough MPI of the metal and see if any cracks have propagated.

It doesn't show it these vehicles had been involved in accidents, had these removed for installation of stereo equipment, etc. I find this hard to believe the metal would fatigue from slamming a door... I'd believe they had an issue with slamming the brakes and the lock up mechanism was pulled.

To make it a voluntary recall means the NHTSA doesn't have to perform an evaluation of the parts to see if they are defective in material composition. This keeps it clean and in house

 

Re the pictures, I think the belt will be fine the tension in that section of the belt being so close to the retractor and the natural path of the belt will keep it from making contact. to Fray the belt is would have to be in near constant contact, pressure and movement to do any harm.

 

Thanks for the photos and input. The fix looks OK to me and the instructions in Jap are funny too.

 

Thanks for posting, appreciate your efforts.

 

3L5 LEGO,
How long did it take your dealership to complete it? The recall letter says 3 hours...

 

My FJ had to wait its turn, so about total 4-5 hours. But from start to finish it took them 2 hours, that's with me interrupting and taking pics.

 

Thanks 3L5 Lego

 

Got my letter today! now i have to find 3-4 hours to sit at the dealership atleast they have wi-fi!

 

had it done today, 2hr 45 min

 

Went to dealership at 2pm and out by 5pm.. so 3 hours for me

 

My dealership picked mine up and brought it back to me, so I have no idea how long :lol:

 

Now that's what I call service! Also, FJ in PDX, thanks for the info on exacltly what Toyota is going to do. Looks like the only way you'll get a new seat belt assem. is if they find any cracks. :cheers:

 

Got mine done yesterday, took about 2½ hrs. The service rep told me that they have seen some metal fatigue, but didn't go into details. At least it's done & i don't have to procrastinate !! :lol:

 

Thanks for the shared pics and input. The fix looks good to go and instructions are pretty well too.I think the belt will be fine the tension in that section of the belt being so close to the retractor and the natural path of the belt will keep it from making contact.