Toyota Motor Corporation: Safety Recalls in 1981

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by Toyota Motor Corporation in 1981. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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October 2, 1981

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD:END

IF VEHICLE IS CONTINUOUSLY DRIVEN AT SPEEDS OVER 50 MPH ON EXTREMELY ROUGH ROADS, A BENDING RESONANCE OF THE STEERING TIE ROD MAY OCCUR. THIS COULD EVENTUALLY CAUSE FRACTURE AND FAILURE OF THE ROD.

NHTSA ID: 81V117000

Component: STEERING

# of Units Affected: 855

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

THE STEERING TIE ROD ASSEMBLY AND RELAY ROD WILL BE REPLACED AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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March 16, 1981

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

INTERIOR SYSTEMS:RESTRAINT:BELT WARNING SYSTEM:INT

ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE WIRING HARNESS FOR THE RETRACTOR SPOOL RELEASE WARNING LIGHT AND BUZZER OF THE SEAT BELT SYSTEM MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY ROUTED AT THE TIME OF ASSEMBLY. THIS CAN CAUSE MECHANICAL INTERFERENCE WITH THE DRIVER"S SIDE G-SENSOR LOCKING FUNCTION. CONSEQUENTLY, THE EMERGENCY LOCKING RETRACTOR OF THE DRIVER"S SIDE AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT MAY NOT OPERATE PROPERLY EVEN THOUGH THE G-SENSOR IS OPERATIONAL. (THE PASSENGER SIDE IS NOT AFFECTED).

NHTSA ID: 81V031000

Component: SEAT BELTS

# of Units Affected: 9,171

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

THE WIRING HARNESS WILL BE REROUTED, IF NECESSARY, AND A CLAMP WILL BE ADDED TO ELIMINATE POSSIBLE FUTURE INTERFERENCE.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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