22E095 Seat Belt Assembly Malfunction – Toyota – Tokai Rika

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TOYOTA
Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
Vehicle Safety & Compliance Liaison Office
Mail Stop: W4-2D
6565 Headquarters Drive
Plano, TX 75024 November 10, 2022
DEFECT INFORMATION REPORT
(EQUIPMENT)
1. Component Controlling Corporation: Toyota Motor North America, Inc. [“TMNA”] 6565 Headquarters Drive, Plano, TX 75024 Component Manufacturer:
TOKAI RIKA CO., LTD.
3-260 Toyota, Oguchi-cho, Niwa-gun, Aichi 480-0195
0587-95-5211
Country of Origin: Japan 2. Identification of Affected Equipment:
The items of equipment involved are Front Seat Belt Assemblies manufactured for service parts for certain Toyota and Lexus vehicles.
Part Name Part Number Date of Manufacture BELT ASSY, FR SEAT, OUTER RH 73210-24171
73210-48130
May 17, 2022
through September 5, 2022
BELT ASSY, FR SEAT, OUTER LH
73220-24131
73220-33331
73220-42221
73220-47051
73220-48040
73220-48052
73220-48110
NOTE: (1) The production ranges are estimated based on the available information received from the supplier. Not all equipment produced in this range were sold in the U.S.
(2) This issue only involves certain front seat belt assemblies that were manufactured at a specific supplier during a certain period. The involved front seat belt assemblies are the only assemblies that may have been distributed as service
replacement parts. 3. Total Number of Equipment Potentially Involved: Total: 93. However, an investigation is on-going to determine whether a portion of these remain under control in Toyota’s U.S. inventory and have not been distributed to dealers. 4. Percentage of Equipment Estimated to Actually Contain the Defect: Based on the supplier inspection result of 16,815 affected torsion shafts and front seat belt assemblies produced for multiple vehicle manufacturers, it is estimated that approximately 0.1% of the affected parts could have been manufactured incorrectly. However, as the NHTSA manufacturer portal requires an integer value be entered, Toyota has entered the value “1” in response to this question in the portal. For the purpose of this report, “1” means “0.1%”. 5. Description of Problem: The subject front seat belt assemblies are service parts designed for certain Toyota and Lexus models containing a seat belt retractor with a force-limiter function using a torsion shaft, which helps control the loads on the occupant applied by the shoulder belt after the seat belt retractor locks up during a crash. During a specific production period at a supplier, the torsion shaft may have been manufactured incorrectly. In this condition, the force-limiter may not operate as designed, allowing the seat belt to extend further than intended after locking. This can increase the amount of forward displacement of the occupant, increasing the risk of an injury in the event of a crash severe enough to activate a force-limiter. 6. Chronology of Principal Events: Mid-September – End of October 2022
On September 13, 2022, the seat belt supplier informed Toyota that some seat belt assemblies had been assembled with an incorrectly manufactured torsion shaft. The supplier had begun investigating why the torsion shafts were incorrectly manufactured. Once the investigation concluded, the supplier informed Toyota that contaminants were found inside of a forging die, preventing the die from being fully shut during the forging process and temporarily creating the incorrect shape at one end of a torsion shaft. Additionally, the investigation revealed that a monitoring sensor also failed for a certain period, causing the torsion shafts with an incorrect shape to be used for the seat belt assembly. As a part of the investigation, the supplier conducted CAE analysis and bench testing to find out the effect of an incorrectly manufactured torsion shafts using the contained parts. This analysis and bench testing concluded that the incorrectly manufactured torsion shaft can cause the force-limiter function to not operate properly, allowing the shoulder belt to extend further than intended after the seat belt retractor locks up. The supplier provided a list of the affected parts and the records of shipments to Toyota. Based on these records, Toyota conducted its own investigation in order to identify if affected seat belts have been shipped to the U.S. market. Toyota then started inspecting the service replacement parts inventory in an effort to contain the potentially affected parts and to determine whether service replacement parts that may contain the defect were distributed to
dealers. There are 93 potentially affected parts, and an investigation is on-going to determine whether a portion of these remain under control in Toyota’s U.S. inventory and have not been distributed to dealers. November 4, 2022
Based on the results of the above investigation, Toyota decided to conduct a voluntary safety recall. As of October 31, 2022, based on a diligent review of records, Toyota’s best engineering judgment is that there are no Toyota Field Technical Reports and no warranty claims that have been received from U.S. sources that relate to this condition and which were considered in the decision to submit this report. 7. Description of Corrective Repair Action: Toyota is working with dealers to identify vehicles that may have been equipped with the involved components. If any vehicles are identified, dealers will inspect the front seat belt assembly, and, if necessary, will replace it with a part that contains the correct torsion shaft at no cost to owners. Reimbursement Plan for pre-notification remedies
The Toyota Limited Warranty for Parts and Accessories is applicable to the involved service parts. Therefore, any repairs would have been provided at no cost under Toyota’s Warranty. 8. Recall Schedule: Notifications to identified owners of the affected service parts will occur by January 9, 2023. A copy of the draft owner notification will be submitted as soon as it is available. 9. Distributor/Dealer Notification Schedule: Notifications to distributors/dealers will be sent on November 10, 2022. Copies of dealer communications will be submitted as they are issued. 10. Manufacturer’s Campaign Number:
22TH01

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TOYOTA
Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
Vehicle Safety & Compliance Liaison Office
Mail Stop: W4-2D
6565 Headquarters Drive
Plano, TX 75024 November 10, 2022
AMENDED DEFECT INFORMATION REPORT
(EQUIPMENT)
1. Component Controlling Corporation: Toyota Motor North America, Inc. [“TMNA”] 6565 Headquarters Drive, Plano, TX 75024 Component Manufacturer:
TOKAI RIKA CO., LTD.
3-260 Toyota, Oguchi-cho, Niwa-gun, Aichi 480-0195
0587-95-5211
Country of Origin: Japan 2. Identification of Affected Equipment:
The items of equipment involved are Front Seat Belt Assemblies manufactured for service parts for certain Toyota and Lexus vehicles.
Part Name Part Number Date of Manufacture BELT ASSY, FR SEAT, OUTER RH 73210-24171
73210-48130
May 17, 2022
through September 5, 2022
BELT ASSY, FR SEAT, OUTER LH
73220-24131
73220-33331
73220-42221
73220-47051
73220-48040
73220-48052
73220-48110
NOTE: (1) The production ranges are estimated based on the available information received from the supplier. Not all equipment produced in this range were sold in the U.S.
(2) This issue only involves certain front seat belt assemblies that were manufactured at a specific supplier during a certain period. The involved front seat belt assemblies are the only assemblies that may have been distributed as service
replacement parts. 3. Total Number of Equipment Potentially Involved: Total: 93. However, an investigation is on-going to determine whether a portion of these remain under control in Toyota’s U.S. inventory and have not been distributed to dealers. 4. Percentage of Equipment Estimated to Actually Contain the Defect: Based on the supplier inspection result of 16,815 affected torsion shafts and front seat belt assemblies produced for multiple vehicle manufacturers, it is estimated that approximately 0.1% of the affected parts could have been manufactured incorrectly. However, as the NHTSA manufacturer portal requires an integer value be entered, Toyota has entered the value “1” in response to this question in the portal. For the purpose of this report, “1” means “0.1%”. 5. Description of Problem: The subject front seat belt assemblies are service parts designed for certain Toyota and Lexus models containing a seat belt retractor with a force-limiter function using a torsion shaft, which helps control the loads on the occupant applied by the shoulder belt after the seat belt retractor locks up during a crash. During a specific production period at a supplier, the torsion shaft may have been manufactured incorrectly. In this condition, the force-limiter may not operate as designed, allowing the seat belt to extend further than intended after locking. This can increase the amount of forward displacement of the occupant, increasing the risk of an injury in the event of a crash severe enough to activate a force-limiter. 6. Chronology of Principal Events: Mid-September – End of October 2022
On September 13, 2022, the seat belt supplier informed Toyota that some seat belt assemblies had been assembled with an incorrectly manufactured torsion shaft. The supplier had begun investigating why the torsion shafts were incorrectly manufactured. Once the investigation concluded, the supplier informed Toyota that contaminants were found inside of a forging die, preventing the die from being fully shut during the forging process and temporarily creating the incorrect shape at one end of a torsion shaft. Additionally, the investigation revealed that a monitoring sensor also failed for a certain period, causing the torsion shafts with an incorrect shape to be used for the seat belt assembly. As a part of the investigation, the supplier conducted CAE analysis and bench testing to find out the effect of an incorrectly manufactured torsion shafts using the contained parts. This analysis and bench testing concluded that the incorrectly manufactured torsion shaft can cause the force-limiter function to not operate properly, allowing the shoulder belt to extend further than intended after the seat belt retractor locks up. The supplier provided a list of the affected parts and the records of shipments to Toyota. Based on these records, Toyota conducted its own investigation in order to identify if affected seat belts have been shipped to the U.S. market. Toyota then started inspecting the service replacement parts inventory in an effort to contain the potentially affected parts and to determine whether service replacement parts that may contain the defect were distributed to
dealers. There are 93 potentially affected parts, and an investigation is on-going to determine whether a portion of these remain under control in Toyota’s U.S. inventory and have not been distributed to dealers. November 4, 2022
Based on the results of the above investigation, Toyota decided to conduct a voluntary safety recall. As of October 31, 2022, based on a diligent review of records, Toyota’s best engineering judgment is that there are no Toyota Field Technical Reports and no warranty claims that have been received from U.S. sources that relate to this condition and which were considered in the decision to submit this report. 7. Description of Corrective Repair Action: Toyota is working with dealers to identify vehicles that may have been equipped with the involved components. If any vehicles are identified, dealers will inspect the front seat belt assembly, and, if necessary, will replace it with a part that contains the correct torsion shaft at no cost to owners. Reimbursement Plan for pre-notification remedies
The Toyota Limited Warranty for Parts and Accessories is applicable to the involved service parts. Therefore, any repairs would have been provided at no cost under Toyota’s Warranty. 8. Recall Schedule: Notifications to identified owners of the affected service parts will occur by January 9, 2023. A copy of the draft owner notification will be submitted as soon as it is available. 9. Distributor/Dealer Notification Schedule: Notifications to distributors/dealers will be sent on November 10, 2022. Copies of dealer communications will be submitted as they are issued. 10. Manufacturer’s Campaign Number:
Toyota / Lexus: 22TH01 / 22LH01

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Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.
6565 Headquarters Drive Plano,TX 75024 IMPORTANT EQUIPMENT SAFETY RECALL (Remedy Notice)
Defective Seatbelt Retractor Force Limiter
NHTSA Recall No. 22E-095
Dear :
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Toyota has decided that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in certain Front Seatbelt Assemblies sold as service parts.
You received this notice because our records indicate that your dealership may have purchased these service parts.
What is the condition?
A component in the subject front seat belt assemblies may not have been manufactured properly and may cause the seat belt to not operate as designed. This can increase the risk of an injury in the event of certain types of crashes.
Involved Part Numbers Part Number 73210-24171-A0
73210-48130-A0
73210-48130-B0
73220-24131-A0
73220-24131-C0
73220-33331-C1
73220-42221-B0
73220-47051-B0
73220-48040-A0
73220-48052-A0
73220-48110-A0
73220-48110-B0 Affected Lot # 2E**/
2F**/
2G**/
2H**/
2I** Description
Belt Assy, Outside, RH (or LH) Belt Assy, Outside, RH (or LH) Belt Assy, Outside, RH (or LH) Belt Assy, Outside, RH (or LH) Belt Assy, Outside, RH (or LH) Belt Assy, Outside, RH (or LH) Belt Assy, Outside, RH (or LH) Belt Assy, Outside, RH (or LH) Belt Assy, Outside, RH (or LH) Belt Assy, Outside, RH (or LH) Belt Assy, Outside, RH (or LH) Belt Assy, Outside, RH (or LH)
22TH01
URGENT EQUIPMENT SAFETY
RECALL
The inspection and/or remedy will be performed
FREE OF CHARGE to you.
panish translation on back side
Trad l en el lado inverso What will Toyota do?
Toyota dealers are requested to review their inventory according to the procedure below. In addition, Toyota dealers are requested to contact their regional Field Technical Specialist who will provide additional direction on contacting potential purchasers of these service parts. This is an important Safety Recall.
The remedy will take approximately 1.5 hours. However, depending on your work schedule, it may be necessary to make the vehicle available for a longer period of time. Please communicate the expected remedy time to the purchaser of the service parts.
• If the seat belt sold to a vehicle owner is for the front passenger seat, please advise the purchaser of the service part to avoid using the passenger seat location until the inspection/remedy can be performed.
Inspection Procedure
1. CONFIRM PART NUMBER IS IN PARTS LIST
2. IDENTIFY THE LOT NUMBER (4 digits) ON THE LABEL ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE BOX
3. DETERMINE IF THE LOT # IS FROM THE AFFECTED LOT BY CHECKING THE FIRST TWO DIGITS OF THE LOT
NUMBER AND COMPARING TO THE AFFECTED LOT # IN THE TABLE ABOVE.
a. IF LOT # IS NOT FROM THE AFFECTED LOT, NO FURTHER ACTION IS NEEDED
b. IF LOT # IS FROM THE AFFECTED LOT, PROCEED TO STEP 4
4. TAKE A PHOTO OF THE BOX LABEL WITH LOT NUMBER (4 digits) AND EMAIL PHOTO TO [email protected]
If you believe that the dealer or Toyota has failed or is unable to remedy the defect within a reasonable time or
without charge, you may submit a complaint to the Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue S.E., Washington, D.C. 20590, or call the toll free Vehicle Safety Hot Line at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
We have sent this notice in the interest of your continued satisfaction with our products. We sincerely regret any inconvenience this condition may have caused you.
Thank you for driving a Toyota.
Sincerely,
Toyota Motor Sales, USA
< Lot No. of NG parts > Lot No. consists of 4 digits
ex.) 2 = Year (1:2021, 2:2022) E = Month (A: Jan., H: Aug., I: Sept., —) ** = Any number or alphabet
2E** / 2F** / 2G** / 2H** / 2I**
— Please go to Step 2
(Until 2D & from 2J are OK parts)
XXXXX-XXXXX XXXXX-XXXXX
TOYOTA
QTY 1 Lot No.

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IMPORTANT EQUIPMENT SAFETY RECALL (Remedy Notice)
Defective Seatbelt Retractor Force Limiter
NHTSA Recall No. 22E-095
Dear :
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Lexus has decided that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in certain Front Seatbelt Assemblies sold as service parts.
You received this notice because our records indicate that your dealership may have purchased these service parts. What is the condition?
A component in the subject front seat belt assemblies may not have been manufactured properly and may cause the seat belt to not operate as designed. This can increase the risk of an injury in the event of certain types of crashes.
Involved Part Numbers
Part Number Affected Lot # Description
73210-24171-A0 Belt Assy, Outside, RH (or LH)
73210-48130-A0 Belt Assy, Outside, RH (or LH)
73210-48130-B0 2E**/ Belt Assy, Outside, RH (or LH)
73220-24131-A0 2F**/ Belt Assy, Outside, RH (or LH)
73220-24131-C0 2G**/ Belt Assy, Outside, RH (or LH)
73220-33331-C1 2H**/ Belt Assy, Outside, RH (or LH)
73220-42221-B0 2I** Belt Assy, Outside, RH (or LH)
73220-47051-B0 Belt Assy, Outside, RH (or LH)
73220-48040-A0 Belt Assy, Outside, RH (or LH)
73220-48052-A0 Belt Assy, Outside, RH (or LH)
73220-48110-A0 Belt Assy, Outside, RH (or LH)
73220-48110-B0 Belt Assy, Outside, RH (or LH)
22LH01
URGENT EQUIPMENT SAFETY RECALL
The inspection and/or remedy will be performed FREE OF CHARGE to you.
Spanish translation on back side Traducción en español en el lado inverso
Lexus Division
Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.
6565 Headquarters Drive
Plano, TX 75024 What will Lexus do?
Lexus dealers are requested to review their inventory according to the procedure below. In addition, Lexus dealers are requested to contact their regional Field Technical Specialist who will provide additional direction on contacting potential purchasers of these service parts. This is an important Safety Recall.
The remedy will take approximately 1.5 hours. However, depending on your work schedule, it may be necessary to make the vehicle available for a longer period of time. Please communicate the expected remedy time to the purchaser of the service parts.
• If the seat belt sold to a vehicle owner is for the front passenger seat, please advise the purchaser of the service part to avoid using the passenger seat location until the inspection/remedy can be performed.
Inspection Procedure
1. CONFIRM PART NUMBER IS IN PARTS LIST
2. IDENTIFY THE LOT NUMBER (4 digits) ON THE LABEL ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE BOX
3. DETERMINE IF THE LOT # IS FROM THE AFFECTED LOT BY CHECKING THE FIRST TWO DIGITS OF THE LOT NUMBER AND COMPARING TO THE AFFECTED LOT # IN THE TABLE ABOVE.
a. IF LOT # IS NOT FROM THE AFFECTED LOT, NO FURTHER ACTION IS NEEDED
b. IF LOT # IS FROM THE AFFECTED LOT, PROCEED TO STEP 4
4. TAKE A PHOTO OF THE BOX LABEL WITH LOT NUMBER (4 digits) AND EMAIL PHOTO TO [email protected] If you believe that the dealer or Lexus has failed or is unable to remedy the defect within a reasonable time or without charge, you may submit a com- plaint to the Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue S.E., Washington, D.C. 20590, or call the toll free Vehicle Safety Hot Line at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
We have sent this notice in the interest of your continued satisfaction with our products. We sincerely regret any inconvenience this condition may have caused you.
Thank you for driving a Lexus.
Sincerely,
Lexus, A Division of Toyota Motor Sales, USA
< Lot No. of NG parts > Lot No. consists of 4 digits
ex.) 2 = Year (1:2021, 2:2022)
E = Month (A: Jan., H: Aug., I: Sept., —)
** = Any number or alphabet
2E** / 2F** / 2G** / 2H** / 2I**
— Please go to Step 2
(Until 2D & from 2J are OK parts)
XXXXX-XXXXX XXXXX-XXXXX
TOYOTA
QTY 1 Lot No.

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© 2020 Toyota Motor Sales, USA
•• PROTECTED 関係者外秘 Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. 6565 Headquarters Drive
Plano, TX 75024 (469) 292-4000
Original Publication Date: December 21, 2023 To: All Toyota Dealer Principals, General Managers, Service Managers, and Parts Managers EQUIPMENT SAFETY RECALL 22TH01 Defective Seatbelt Retractor Force Limiter NHTSA Recall No. 22E-095 On November 10, 2022, Toyota filed an Equipment Safety Recall regarding certain front seat belt service parts distributed to Toyota dealers. Certain Highlander vehicles have been identified that could potentially have defective seatbelts installed. These vehicles are now included in Equipment Safety Recall 22TH01. • A component in the subject front seat belt assemblies may not have been manufactured properly and may cause the seat belt to not operate as designed. This can increase the risk of an injury in the event of certain types of crashes. • Any authorized Toyota dealer will inspect the seat belt assembly and, if necessary, replace it FREE OF CHARGE. • Equipment Safety Recall 22TH01 Dealer Letter and Technical Instructions now available on TIS. Refer to the Dealer Letter and Technical Instructions on TIS for additional information. Thank you for your cooperation.
TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.

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© 2022 Lexus, A Division of Toyota Motor Sales, USA
Lexus, A Division of Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc.
6565 Headquarters Drive
Plano, TX 75024
(469) 292-4000
Original Publication Date: November 10, 2022 To: All Lexus Dealer Principals, General Managers, Service Managers, and Parts Managers EQUIPMENT RECALL 22TH01 (Notice) Defective Seatbelt Retractor Force Limiter Dealer Parts Inventory Inspection Procedure Background
On November 10, 2022, Lexus filed an Equipment Safety Recall regarding certain front seat belt service parts. A component in the subject front seat assemblies may not have been manufactured properly and may cause the seat belt to not operate as designed. This can increase the risk of an injury in the event of certain types of crashes. Lexus dealers are requested to inspect their current parts inventory for the parts listed below. If any of the following parts are found, please take a photo of the box label with lot number, and send to [email protected]. Under Title 49, Section 30112 of the United States Code, a dealer cannot sell, offer for sale, or introduce or deliver for introduction in interstate commerce a new motor vehicle or any new or used item of motor vehicle equipment when it is aware that the vehicle or equipment does not comply with an applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard or contains a defect related to motor vehicle safety. Further, 49 Code of Federal Regulations §577.13 requires us to provide the following advisory: It is a violation of Federal law for a dealer to deliver a new motor vehicle or any new or used item of motor vehicle equipment (including a tire) covered by this notification under a sale or lease until the defect or noncompliance is remedied.
In addition, Lexus is working with our dealer network to identify potential end users of any sold parts. You may be contacted, and your support is appreciated.
Involved Part Numbers Part Number Affected Lot # Description Belt Assy, Outside, R
)
73210-48130-A0 Belt Assy, Outside, RH (or LH)
73210-48130-B0 Belt Assy, Outside, RH (or LH)
73220-24131-A0 Belt Assy, Outside, RH (or LH)
73220-24131-C0 Belt Assy, Outside, RH (or LH)
73220-33331-C1 Belt Assy, Outside, RH (or LH)
73220-42221-B0 Belt Assy, Outside, RH (or LH)
73220-47051-B0 Belt Assy, Outside, RH (or LH)
73220-48040-A0 Belt Assy, Outside, RH (or LH)
73220-48052-A0 Belt Assy, Outside, RH (or LH)
73220-48110-A0 Belt Assy, Outside, RH (or LH)
73220-48110-B0 Belt Assy, Outside, RH (or LH) P a g e | 2
© 2022 Lexus, A Division of Toyota Motor Sales, USA
Inspection Procedure
1. CONFIRM PART NUMBER IS IN PARTS LIST
2. IDENTIFY THE LOT NUMBER (4 digits) ON THE LABEL ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE BOX
3. DETERMINE IF THE LOT # IS FROM THE AFFECTED LOT BY CHECKING THE FIRST TWO DIGITS OF THE LOT NUMBER AND COMPARING TO THE AFFECTED LOT # IN THE TABLE ABOVE.
a. IF LOT # IS NOT FROM THE AFFECTED LOT, NO FURTHER ACTION IS NEEDED
b. IF LOT # IS FROM THE AFFECTED LOT, PROCEED TO STEP 4
4. TAKE A PHOTO OF THE BOX LABEL WITH LOT NUMBER (4 digits) AND EMAIL PHOTO TO [email protected]

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© 2022 Toyota Motor Sales, USA
Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc.
6565 Headquarters Drive
Plano, TX 75024
(469) 292-4000
Original Publication Date: November 10, 2022 To: All Toyota Dealer Principals, General Managers, Service Managers, and Parts Managers
EQUIPMENT RECALL 22TH01 (Notice)
Defective Seatbelt Retractor Force Limiter Dealer Parts Inventory Inspection Procedure
Background
On November 10, 2022, Toyota filed an Equipment Safety Recall regarding certain front seat belt service parts. A component in the subject front seat assemblies may not have been manufactured properly and may cause the seat belt to not operate as designed. This can increase the risk of an injury in the event of certain types of crashes. Toyota dealers are requested to inspect their current parts inventory for the parts listed below. If any of the following parts are found, please take a photo of the box label with lot number and send to [email protected].
Under Title 49, Section 30112 of the United States Code, a dealer cannot sell, offer for sale, or introduce
or deliver for introduction in interstate commerce a new motor vehicle or any new or used item of motor vehicle equipment when it is aware that the vehicle or equipment does not comply with an applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard or contains a defect related to motor vehicle safety. Further, 49 Code of Federal Regulations §577.13 requires us to provide the following advisory: It is a violation of Federal law for a dealer to deliver a new motor vehicle or any new or used item of motor vehicle equipment (including a tire) covered by this notification under a sale or lease until the defect or noncompliance is remedied.
In addition, Toyota is working with our dealer network to identify potential end users of any sold parts. You may be contacted, and your support is appreciated.
Involved Part Numbers Part Number Affected Lot # Description Belt Assy, Outside, R 73210-48130-A0 73210-48130-B0
73220-24131-A0
73220-24131-C0
73220-33331-C1
73220-42221-B0
73220-47051-B0
73220-48040-A0
73220-48052-A0
73220-48110-A0
73220-48110-B0
)
Belt Assy, Outside, RH (or LH) Belt Assy, Outside, RH (or LH) Belt Assy, Outside, RH (or LH) Belt Assy, Outside, RH (or LH) Belt Assy, Outside, RH (or LH) Belt Assy, Outside, RH (or LH) Belt Assy, Outside, RH (or LH) Belt Assy, Outside, RH (or LH) Belt Assy, Outside, RH (or LH) Belt Assy, Outside, RH (or LH) Belt Assy, Outside, RH (or LH) P a g e | 2
© 2022 Toyota Motor Sales, USA
Inspection Procedure 1. CONFIRM PART NUMBER IS IN PARTS LIST
2. IDENTIFY THE LOT NUMBER (4 digits) ON THE LABEL ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE BOX
3. DETERMINE IF THE LOT # IS FROM THE AFFECTED LOT BY CHECKING THE FIRST TWO DIGITS OF THE LOT NUMBER AND COMPARING TO THE AFFECTED LOT # IN THE TABLE ABOVE.
a. IF LOT # IS NOT FROM THE AFFECTED LOT, NO FURTHER ACTION IS NEEDED
b. IF LOT # IS FROM THE AFFECTED LOT, PROCEED TO STEP 4
4. TAKE A PHOTO OF THE BOX LABEL WITH LOT NUMBER (4 digits) AND EMAIL PHOTO TO
[email protected]

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TOYOTA
Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
Vehicle Safety & Compliance Liaison Office
Mail Stop: W4-2D
6565 Headquarters Drive
Plano, TX 75024 November 10, 2022
DEFECT INFORMATION REPORT
(EQUIPMENT)
1. Component Controlling Corporation: Toyota Motor North America, Inc. [“TMNA”] 6565 Headquarters Drive, Plano, TX 75024 Component Manufacturer:
TOKAI RIKA CO., LTD.
3-260 Toyota, Oguchi-cho, Niwa-gun, Aichi 480-0195
0587-95-5211
Country of Origin: Japan 2. Identification of Affected Equipment:
The items of equipment involved are Front Seat Belt Assemblies manufactured for service parts for certain Toyota and Lexus vehicles.
Part Name Part Number Date of Manufacture BELT ASSY, FR SEAT, OUTER RH 73210-24171
73210-48130
May 17, 2022
through September 5, 2022
BELT ASSY, FR SEAT, OUTER LH
73220-24131
73220-33331
73220-42221
73220-47051
73220-48040
73220-48052
73220-48110
NOTE: (1) The production ranges are estimated based on the available information received from the supplier. Not all equipment produced in this range were sold in the U.S.
(2) This issue only involves certain front seat belt assemblies that were manufactured at a specific supplier during a certain period. The involved front seat belt assemblies are the only assemblies that may have been distributed as service
replacement parts. 3. Total Number of Equipment Potentially Involved: Total: 93. However, an investigation is on-going to determine whether a portion of these remain under control in Toyota’s U.S. inventory and have not been distributed to dealers. 4. Percentage of Equipment Estimated to Actually Contain the Defect: Based on the supplier inspection result of 16,815 affected torsion shafts and front seat belt assemblies produced for multiple vehicle manufacturers, it is estimated that approximately 0.1% of the affected parts could have been manufactured incorrectly. However, as the NHTSA manufacturer portal requires an integer value be entered, Toyota has entered the value “1” in response to this question in the portal. For the purpose of this report, “1” means “0.1%”. 5. Description of Problem: The subject front seat belt assemblies are service parts designed for certain Toyota and Lexus models containing a seat belt retractor with a force-limiter function using a torsion shaft, which helps control the loads on the occupant applied by the shoulder belt after the seat belt retractor locks up during a crash. During a specific production period at a supplier, the torsion shaft may have been manufactured incorrectly. In this condition, the force-limiter may not operate as designed, allowing the seat belt to extend further than intended after locking. This can increase the amount of forward displacement of the occupant, increasing the risk of an injury in the event of a crash severe enough to activate a force-limiter. 6. Chronology of Principal Events: Mid-September – End of October 2022
On September 13, 2022, the seat belt supplier informed Toyota that some seat belt assemblies had been assembled with an incorrectly manufactured torsion shaft. The supplier had begun investigating why the torsion shafts were incorrectly manufactured. Once the investigation concluded, the supplier informed Toyota that contaminants were found inside of a forging die, preventing the die from being fully shut during the forging process and temporarily creating the incorrect shape at one end of a torsion shaft. Additionally, the investigation revealed that a monitoring sensor also failed for a certain period, causing the torsion shafts with an incorrect shape to be used for the seat belt assembly. As a part of the investigation, the supplier conducted CAE analysis and bench testing to find out the effect of an incorrectly manufactured torsion shafts using the contained parts. This analysis and bench testing concluded that the incorrectly manufactured torsion shaft can cause the force-limiter function to not operate properly, allowing the shoulder belt to extend further than intended after the seat belt retractor locks up. The supplier provided a list of the affected parts and the records of shipments to Toyota. Based on these records, Toyota conducted its own investigation in order to identify if affected seat belts have been shipped to the U.S. market. Toyota then started inspecting the service replacement parts inventory in an effort to contain the potentially affected parts and to determine whether service replacement parts that may contain the defect were distributed to
dealers. There are 93 potentially affected parts, and an investigation is on-going to determine whether a portion of these remain under control in Toyota’s U.S. inventory and have not been distributed to dealers. November 4, 2022
Based on the results of the above investigation, Toyota decided to conduct a voluntary safety recall. As of October 31, 2022, based on a diligent review of records, Toyota’s best engineering judgment is that there are no Toyota Field Technical Reports and no warranty claims that have been received from U.S. sources that relate to this condition and which were considered in the decision to submit this report. 7. Description of Corrective Repair Action: Toyota is working with dealers to identify vehicles that may have been equipped with the involved components. If any vehicles are identified, dealers will inspect the front seat belt assembly, and, if necessary, will replace it with a part that contains the correct torsion shaft at no cost to owners. Reimbursement Plan for pre-notification remedies
The Toyota Limited Warranty for Parts and Accessories is applicable to the involved service parts. Therefore, any repairs would have been provided at no cost under Toyota’s Warranty. 8. Recall Schedule: Notifications to identified owners of the affected service parts will occur by January 9, 2023. A copy of the draft owner notification will be submitted as soon as it is available. 9. Distributor/Dealer Notification Schedule: Notifications to distributors/dealers will be sent on November 10, 2022. Copies of dealer communications will be submitted as they are issued. 10. Manufacturer’s Campaign Number:
22TH01

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© 2023 Lexus, A Division of Toyota Motor Sales, USA
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Original Publication Date: December 21, 2023 To: All Lexus Dealer Principals, General Managers, Service Managers, and Parts Managers EQUIPMENT SAFETY RECALL 22LH01
Defective Seatbelt Retractor Force Limiter NHTSA Recall No. 22E-095
On November 10, 2022, Lexus filed an Equipment Safety Recall regarding certain front seat belt service parts distributed to Lexus dealers. Certain SC430, RX330, and RX350 vehicles have been identified that could potentially have defective seatbelts installed. These vehicles are now included in Equipment Safety Recall 22LH01. • A component in the subject front seat belt assemblies may not have been manufactured properly and may cause the seat belt to not operate as designed. This can increase the risk of an injury in the event of certain types of crashes. • Any authorized Lexus dealer will inspect the seat belt assembly and, if necessary, replace it FREE OF CHARGE. • Equipment Safety Recall 22LH01 Dealer Letter and Technical Instructions now available on TIS. Refer to the Dealer Letter and Technical Instructions on TIS for additional information. Thank you for your cooperation.
LEXUS, A DIVISION OF TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-095
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : Submission Date :
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing NOV 10, 2022 NHTSA Recall No. : 22E-095 Manufacturer Recall No. : 22TH01 / 22LH01
Manufacturer Information :
Manufacturer Name : Toyota Motor Engineering &
Manufacturing
Address : 6565 Headquarters Drive Plano TX 75024
Company phone : 1-800-331-4331
Population :
Number of potentially involved : 93 Estimated percentage with defect : 1 %
Equipment Information : Brand / Trade 1 :
Model : Tokai Rika Co., LTD.
Belt Assy, Fr Seat, Outer RH Part No. : 73210-24171 Size : NR Function : NR
Descriptive Information : (1) The production ranges are estimated based on the available information received from the supplier. Not all equipment produced in this range were sold in the U.S.
(2) This issue only involves certain front seat belt assemblies that were manufactured at a specific supplier during a certain period. The involved front seat belt assemblies are the only assemblies that may have been distributed as service
replacement parts. Note: Based on the supplier inspection result of 16,815 affected torsion shafts and front seat belt assemblies produced for multiple vehicle manufacturers, it is estimated that approximately 0.1% of the affected parts could have been manufactured incorrectly. However, as the NHTSA manufacturer portal requires an integer value be entered, Toyota has entered the value “1” in response to this question in the portal. For the purpose of this report, “1” means “0.1%”. Total number of equipment potentially involved is 93 however, an investigation is on-going to determine whether a portion of these remain under control in Toyota’s U.S. inventory and have not been distributed to dealers. Production Dates : MAY 17, 2022 – SEP 05, 2022 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-095 Page 2 Brand / Trade 2 :
Model : Tokai Rika Co., LTD.
Belt Assy, Fr Seat, Outer RH Part No. : 73210-48130 Size : NR Function : NR
Descriptive Information : (1) The production ranges are estimated based on the available information received from the supplier. Not all equipment produced in this range were sold in the U.S.
(2) This issue only involves certain front seat belt assemblies that were manufactured at a specific supplier during a certain period. The involved front seat belt assemblies are the only assemblies that may have been distributed as service
replacement parts. Note: Based on the supplier inspection result of 16,815 affected torsion shafts and front seat belt assemblies produced for multiple vehicle manufacturers, it is estimated that approximately 0.1% of the affected parts could have been manufactured incorrectly. However, as the NHTSA manufacturer portal requires an integer value be entered, Toyota has entered the value “1” in response to this question in the portal. For the purpose of this report, “1” means “0.1%”. Total number of equipment potentially involved is 93 however, an investigation is on-going to determine whether a portion of these remain under control in Toyota’s U.S. inventory and have not been distributed to dealers.
Production Dates : MAY 17, 2022 – SEP 05, 2022 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-095 Page 3 Brand / Trade 3 :
Model : Tokai Rika Co., LTD.
Belt Assy, Fr Seat, Outer LH Part No. : 73220-24131 Size : NR Function : NR
Descriptive Information : (1) The production ranges are estimated based on the available information received from the supplier. Not all equipment produced in this range were sold in the U.S.
(2) This issue only involves certain front seat belt assemblies that were manufactured at a specific supplier during a certain period. The involved front seat belt assemblies are the only assemblies that may have been distributed as service
replacement parts. Note: Based on the supplier inspection result of 16,815 affected torsion shafts and front seat belt assemblies produced for multiple vehicle manufacturers, it is estimated that approximately 0.1% of the affected parts could have been manufactured incorrectly. However, as the NHTSA manufacturer portal requires an integer value be entered, Toyota has entered the value “1” in response to this question in the portal. For the purpose of this report, “1” means “0.1%”. Total number of equipment potentially involved is 93 however, an investigation is on-going to determine whether a portion of these remain under control in Toyota’s U.S. inventory and have not been distributed to dealers.
Production Dates : MAY 17, 2022 – SEP 05, 2022 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-095 Page 4 Brand / Trade 4 :
Model : Tokai Rika Co., LTD.
Belt Assy, Fr Seat, Outer LH Part No. : 73220-33331 Size : NR Function : NR
Descriptive Information : (1) The production ranges are estimated based on the available information received from the supplier. Not all equipment produced in this range were sold in the U.S.
(2) This issue only involves certain front seat belt assemblies that were manufactured at a specific supplier during a certain period. The involved front seat belt assemblies are the only assemblies that may have been distributed as service
replacement parts. Note: Based on the supplier inspection result of 16,815 affected torsion shafts and front seat belt assemblies produced for multiple vehicle manufacturers, it is estimated that approximately 0.1% of the affected parts could have been manufactured incorrectly. However, as the NHTSA manufacturer portal requires an integer value be entered, Toyota has entered the value “1” in response to this question in the portal. For the purpose of this report, “1” means “0.1%”. Total number of equipment potentially involved is 93 however, an investigation is on-going to determine whether a portion of these remain under control in Toyota’s U.S. inventory and have not been distributed to dealers.
Production Dates : MAY 17, 2022 – SEP 05, 2022 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-095 Page 5 Brand / Trade 5 :
Model : Tokai Rika Co., LTD.
Belt Assy, Fr Seat, Outer LH Part No. : 73220-42221 Size : NR Function : NR
Descriptive Information : (1) The production ranges are estimated based on the available information received from the supplier. Not all equipment produced in this range were sold in the U.S.
(2) This issue only involves certain front seat belt assemblies that were manufactured at a specific supplier during a certain period. The involved front seat belt assemblies are the only assemblies that may have been distributed as service
replacement parts. Note: Based on the supplier inspection result of 16,815 affected torsion shafts and front seat belt assemblies produced for multiple vehicle manufacturers, it is estimated that approximately 0.1% of the affected parts could have been manufactured incorrectly. However, as the NHTSA manufacturer portal requires an integer value be entered, Toyota has entered the value “1” in response to this question in the portal. For the purpose of this report, “1” means “0.1%”. Total number of equipment potentially involved is 93 however, an investigation is on-going to determine whether a portion of these remain under control in Toyota’s U.S. inventory and have not been distributed to dealers.
Production Dates : MAY 17, 2022 – SEP 05, 2022 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-095 Page 6 Brand / Trade 6 :
Model : Tokai Rika Co., LTD.
Belt Assy, Fr Seat, Outer LH Part No. : 73220-47051 Size : NR Function : NR
Descriptive Information : (1) The production ranges are estimated based on the available information received from the supplier. Not all equipment produced in this range were sold in the U.S.
(2) This issue only involves certain front seat belt assemblies that were manufactured at a specific supplier during a certain period. The involved front seat belt assemblies are the only assemblies that may have been distributed as service
replacement parts. Note: Based on the supplier inspection result of 16,815 affected torsion shafts and front seat belt assemblies produced for multiple vehicle manufacturers, it is estimated that approximately 0.1% of the affected parts could have been manufactured incorrectly. However, as the NHTSA manufacturer portal requires an integer value be entered, Toyota has entered the value “1” in response to this question in the portal. For the purpose of this report, “1” means “0.1%”. Total number of equipment potentially involved is 93 however, an investigation is on-going to determine whether a portion of these remain under control in Toyota’s U.S. inventory and have not been distributed to dealers.
Production Dates : MAY 17, 2022 – SEP 05, 2022 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-095 Page 7 Brand / Trade 7 :
Model : Tokai Rika Co., LTD.
Belt Assy, Fr Seat, Outer LH Part No. : 73220-48040 Size : NR Function : NR
Descriptive Information : (1) The production ranges are estimated based on the available information received from the supplier. Not all equipment produced in this range were sold in the U.S.
(2) This issue only involves certain front seat belt assemblies that were manufactured at a specific supplier during a certain period. The involved front seat belt assemblies are the only assemblies that may have been distributed as service
replacement parts. Note: Based on the supplier inspection result of 16,815 affected torsion shafts and front seat belt assemblies produced for multiple vehicle manufacturers, it is estimated that approximately 0.1% of the affected parts could have been manufactured incorrectly. However, as the NHTSA manufacturer portal requires an integer value be entered, Toyota has entered the value “1” in response to this question in the portal. For the purpose of this report, “1” means “0.1%”. Total number of equipment potentially involved is 93 however, an investigation is on-going to determine whether a portion of these remain under control in Toyota’s U.S. inventory and have not been distributed to dealers.
Production Dates : MAY 17, 2022 – SEP 05, 2022 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-095 Page 8 Brand / Trade 8 :
Model : Tokai Rika Co., LTD.
Belt Assy, Fr Seat, Outer LH Part No. : 73220-48052 Size : NR Function : NR
Descriptive Information : (1) The production ranges are estimated based on the available information received from the supplier. Not all equipment produced in this range were sold in the U.S.
(2) This issue only involves certain front seat belt assemblies that were manufactured at a specific supplier during a certain period. The involved front seat belt assemblies are the only assemblies that may have been distributed as service
replacement parts. Note: Based on the supplier inspection result of 16,815 affected torsion shafts and front seat belt assemblies produced for multiple vehicle manufacturers, it is estimated that approximately 0.1% of the affected parts could have been manufactured incorrectly. However, as the NHTSA manufacturer portal requires an integer value be entered, Toyota has entered the value “1” in response to this question in the portal. For the purpose of this report, “1” means “0.1%”. Total number of equipment potentially involved is 93 however, an investigation is on-going to determine whether a portion of these remain under control in Toyota’s U.S. inventory and have not been distributed to dealers.
Production Dates : MAY 17, 2022 – SEP 05, 2022 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-095 Page 9 Brand / Trade 9 :
Model : Tokai Rika Co., LTD.
Belt Assy, Fr Seat, Outer LH Part No. : 73220-48110 Size : NR Function : NR
Descriptive Information : (1) The production ranges are estimated based on the available information received from the supplier. Not all equipment produced in this range were sold in the U.S.
(2) This issue only involves certain front seat belt assemblies that were manufactured at a specific supplier during a certain period. The involved front seat belt assemblies are the only assemblies that may have been distributed as service
replacement parts. Note: Based on the supplier inspection result of 16,815 affected torsion shafts and front seat belt assemblies produced for multiple vehicle manufacturers, it is estimated that approximately 0.1% of the affected parts could have been manufactured incorrectly. However, as the NHTSA manufacturer portal requires an integer value be entered, Toyota has entered the value “1” in response to this question in the portal. For the purpose of this report, “1” means “0.1%”. Total number of equipment potentially involved is 93 however, an investigation is on-going to determine whether a portion of these remain under control in Toyota’s U.S. inventory and have not been distributed to dealers.
Production Dates : MAY 17, 2022 – SEP 05, 2022 Description of Defect :
Description of the Defect : The subject front seat belt assemblies are service parts designed for certain Toyota and Lexus models containing a seat belt retractor with a force-limiter function using a torsion shaft, which helps control the loads on the occupant applied by the shoulder belt after the seat belt retractor locks up during a crash. During a specific production period at a supplier, the torsion shaft may have been manufactured incorrectly. In this condition, the force-limiter may not operate as designed, allowing the seat belt to extend further than intended after locking. This can increase the amount of forward displacement of the occupant, increasing the risk of an injury in the event of a crash severe enough to activate a force-limiter.
FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR
Description of the Safety Risk : During a specific production period at a supplier, the torsion shaft may have been manufactured incorrectly. In this condition, the force-limiter may not operate as designed, allowing the seat belt to extend further than intended after locking. This can increase the amount of forward displacement of the occupant, increasing the risk of an injury in the event of a crash severe The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-095 Page 10 enough to activate a force-limiter.
Description of the Cause : NR Identification of Any Warning NR
that can Occur : Involved Components : Component Name : Front Seat Belt Assembly Component Description : BELT ASSY, FR SEAT, OUTER RH Component Part Number : 73210-24171 Component Name : Front Seat Belt Assembly Component Description : BELT ASSY, FR SEAT, OUTER RH Component Part Number : 73210-48130 Component Name : Front Seat Belt Assembly Component Description : BELT ASSY, FR SEAT, OUTER LH Component Part Number : 73220-24131 Component Name : Front Seat Belt Assembly Component Description : BELT ASSY, FR SEAT, OUTER LH Component Part Number : 73220-33331 Component Name : Front Seat Belt Assembly Component Description : BELT ASSY, FR SEAT, OUTER LH Component Part Number : 73220-42221 Component Name : Front Seat Belt Assembly Component Description : BELT ASSY, FR SEAT, OUTER LH Component Part Number : 73220-47051 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-095 Page 11 Component Name : Front Seat Belt Assembly Component Description : BELT ASSY, FR SEAT, OUTER LH Component Part Number : 73220-48040 Component Name : Front Seat Belt Assembly Component Description : BELT ASSY, FR SEAT, OUTER LH Component Part Number : 73220-48052 Component Name : Front Seat Belt Assembly Component Description : BELT ASSY, FR SEAT, OUTER LH Component Part Number : 73220-48110 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer
Name : TOKAI RIKA CO., LTD.
Address : 3-260 Toyota, Oguchi-cho
Niwa-gun, Aichi, Japan 480-0195 Country : NR Chronology :
See attached Part 573 Defect Information Report for the full chronology. Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : Toyota is working with dealers to identify vehicles that may have been
equipped with the involved components. If any vehicles are identified, dealers will inspect the front seat belt assembly, and, if necessary, will replace it with a part that contains the correct torsion shaft at no cost to owners. The Toyota Limited Warranty for Parts and Accessories is applicable to the involved service parts. Therefore, any repairs would have been provided at no cost under Toyota’s Warranty. The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-095
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The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
How Remedy Component Differs NR from Recalled Component :
Identify How/When Recall Condition NR was Corrected in Production :
Recall Schedule :
Description of Recall Schedule : Notifications to identified owners of the affected service parts will occur
by January 9, 2023. A copy of the draft owner notification will be submitted as soon as it is available. Notifications to distributors/dealers will be sent on November 10, 2022. Copies of dealer communications will be submitted as they are issued.
Planned Dealer Notification Date : NOV 10, 2022 – NOV 10, 2022
Planned Owner Notification Date : JAN 09, 2023 – JAN 09, 2023 Purchaser Information :
The following manufacturers purchased this defective/noncompliant equipment for possible use or installation in new motor vehicles or new items of motor vehicle equipment:
Name : NR Address : NR
NR Country : NR Company Phone : NR
* NR – Not Reported

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