NHTSA Complaint #11541494 — 2013 SCION FR-S

POWER TRAIN issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11541494
Vehicle	2013 SCION FR-S
Component	POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident	August 28, 2023
Date Filed	August 29, 2023
Mileage	106,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	PA

Consumer Description

The contact's son owns a 2013 Toyota Scion FR-S. The contact stated that while her son was driving at an undisclosed speed, he heard a loud screeching sound located at the hood of the vehicle. The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic that the clutch release bearing failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer nor the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 106,000.

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