The automaker asserts that the defective part has not yet caused any problems or breakdowns

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Toyota has made a product recall announcement for 994 of its Hyryder compact SUVs. The front seat belt shoulder height adjuster plate assembly has a problem, hence a recall has been issued for it. The seat belt could be disassembled if this component fails.

If the problem is discovered to be present in the recalled cars, the automaker will replace the faulty component at no cost. Toyota dealerships will get in touch with the owners of the recalled vehicles immediately.

The automaker asserts that the defective part has not yet caused any problems or breakdowns, and Maruti has also issued a recall for the problematic part in more than 9,000 Ciaz, Brezza, Ertiga, XL6 and Grand Vitara vehicles. The Hyryder is included in the same recall as the Grand Vitara because they both share parts suppliers and are both affected.

The Hyryder has a long list of features, including a panoramic sunroof, ventilated front seats, wireless charging, a nine-inch touchscreen, and heads-up display. Dual front airbags, height-adjustable front seatbelts, ISOFIX anchors, hill-hold control, and vehicle stability management are all included as standard safety features.

The Toyota compact SUV was introduced in September. It and the Grand Vitara are the only cars in the segment to have all-wheel drive and a powerful hybrid powertrain, which is rumoured to have a fuel efficiency of 27.97 kmpl. It is also the only SUV available today that has a CNG option, with a 26.1 km/kg efficiency claim.

The top-end variant comes with up to six airbags and a 360-degree camera. The price range for the Japanese brand's small SUV is currently between Rs. 10.48 lakh and Rs. 18.99 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).