Toyota Landcruiser Recall R/2003/124: The Front Seat Belt Installation May Be Loose, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 3 Dec 2003
- Launched
- 437
- vehicles in the UK
- SR60558
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Toyota recalled Landcruiser vehicles built between 1 August 1996 and 31 August 2002. The front seat belt installation may be loose at its uppermost position on the B post due to incorrect reinstallation following conversion to a commercial vehicle. The recall notice describes the fix as: examine the front seat belt installation and correct and make secure where found necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The front seat belt installation may be loose at its uppermost position on the B post due to incorrect reinstallation following conversion to a commercial vehicle.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE FRONT SEAT BELT INSTALLATION MAY BE LOOSE. Defect: The front seat belt installation may be loose at its uppermost position on the B post due to incorrect reinstallation following conversion to a commercial vehicle. Remedy: Examine the front seat belt installation and correct and make secure where found necessary.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the front seat belt installation may be loose.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: examine the front seat belt installation and correct and make secure where found necessary.
Are You Affected?
Landcruiser built between 1 August 1996 and 31 August 2002 may be included. Toyota estimates 437 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 SR60558 or the DVSA reference R/2003/124. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BZ4X, C-HR, Highlander, Landcruiser and 3 moreParking Assist ECU reprogram on multiple models | Low | R/2025/466 | |
| LandcruiserEGR flange could corrode and crack | Low | R/2017/133 | |
| LandcruiserLoss of steering control | Urgent | R/2010/108 | |
| LandcruiserPossible loss of drive | Urgent | R/2006/091 | |
| LandcruiserPossibility of the lower ball joints wearing prematurely and possibly separating | Urgent | R/2005/064 |
This is one of 250 Toyota recalls in DVSA’s data. The Toyota recall launched before it was R/2003/126 on 26 Aug 2003, for possible imbalance under heavy braking. The one launched after it was R/2004/066 on 5 May 2004, for wear of the intermediate shaft spline. You can also see every Toyota recall, all recalls launched in 2003 and seat belt recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2003/124, launched 3 December 2003. 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.