Toyota Elddis Hi-Life Recall R/2002/031: Front Passenger Swivel Seat And Seat Belt Anchorage Concern, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 5 Aug 2002
- Launched
- 49
- vehicles in the UK
- RR60500
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Toyota recalled Elddis Hi-Life vehicles. The front passenger seat belt stalk is secured to the seat frame. The recall notice describes the fix as: recall affected motor homes and attach the seat belt anchorage brackets to the vehicle manufacturers original locations in the vehicle structure. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The front passenger seat belt stalk is secured to the seat frame. During a vehicle impact the seat structure became distorted.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FRONT PASSENGER SWIVEL SEAT AND SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE CONCERN Defect: The front passenger seat belt stalk is secured to the seat frame. During a vehicle impact the seat structure became distorted. Remedy: Recall affected motor homes and attach the seat belt anchorage brackets to the vehicle manufacturers original locations in the vehicle structure.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: front passenger swivel seat and seat belt anchorage concern.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: recall affected motor homes and attach the seat belt anchorage brackets to the vehicle manufacturers original locations in the vehicle structure.
Are You Affected?
Elddis Hi-Life may be included. Toyota estimates 49 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Toyota, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Toyota.
- Book with any franchised Toyota dealer, quoting the campaign code RR60500 or the DVSA reference R/2002/031. See how to get a Toyota recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAV4The force-limiter in the seat belt retractor may not operate as designed | Urgent | R/2022/326 | |
| YarisThere is a possibility that the centre rear seat belt may be damaged by a sharp edge of the bracket | Urgent | R/2020/376 | |
| AygoSome rear inner seat belts may have incorrect stitching on the belt material | Urgent | R/2020/351 | |
| Prius, Prius PHVImproper assembly of the electrical contacts in the driver's seat belt reminder switch | Urgent | R/2020/025 | |
| CamryThe rear seat belt assembly spring may be installed in an incorrect position | Urgent | R/2019/439 |
This is one of 250 Toyota recalls in DVSA’s data. The Toyota recall launched before it was R/2002/099 on 11 Jul 2002, for possibility of fuel leak. The one launched after it was R/2002/024 on 30 Sep 2002, for car spoiler may become detached. You can also see every Toyota recall, all recalls launched in 2002 and seat belt recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2002/031, launched 5 August 2002. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.