Recall 06V096000 — AIR BAGS Defect in 2004-2007 SCION TC
RECALL This recall affects up to 133 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 06V096000 |
| Manufacturer | TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 133 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, DUE TO IMPROPER ASSEMBLY OF THE AIR BAG INFLATOR, WHICH IS USED IN THE SIDE AIR BAG, THE CURTAIN SHIELD AIR BAG, AND THE KNEE AIR BAG ASSEMBLY, SOME INFLATORS WERE PRODUCED WITH AN INSUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF THE HEATING AGENTS NECESSARY FOR PROPER AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. IN THIS CONDITION, THE EXPANSION FORCE OF THE GAS MAY BE INSUFFICIENT TO PROPERLY INFLATE THE AIR BAG WHEN THE SRS SYSTEM IS ACTIVATED DURING A CRASH.
Safety Consequence
THIS MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE OCCUPANT IN THE INVOLVED SEATING POSITION IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SPECIFIC SRS AIR BAG. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 6, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-888-270-9371, SCION AT 1-866-548-1851, OR LEXUS AT 1-800-255-3987.
Related Recalls for SCION
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19V741000 | 2012 SCION XB | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 928,220 | |
| 19V005000 | 2014 SCION XB | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 1,299,448 | |
| 18V772000 | 2013 SCION FR-S | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 165,534 | |
| 18V776000 | 2004 SCION XA | AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE | 16,992 | |
| 18E091000 | 2008 SCION XB | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 544 | |
| 18V024000 | 2013 SCION XB | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 628,018 | |
| 17V006000 | 2008 SCION XB | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 577,875 | |
| 16V340000 | 2009 SCION XB | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 1,754,517 | |
| 16V420000 | 2015 SCION TC | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 4,253 | |
| 16V236000 | 2016 SCION IM | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 94 |