Recall 06V408000 — AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW Defect in 2005-2006 SCION TC
RECALL This recall affects up to 29,542 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 06V408000 |
| Manufacturer | TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 29,542 |
| Component | AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE SIDE IMPACT SEAT-BOLSTER AND CURTAIN SIDE AIRBAGS MAY INADVERTENTLY DEPLOY. THIS CONDITION CAN OCCUR IF THE DOOR FOR THAT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE IS CLOSED WITH A HIGH RATE OF FORCE WHILE THE VEHICLE'S IGNITION IS IN THE "ON" POSITION OR WITHIN 90 SECONDS OF TURNING THE IGNITION KEY FROM THE "ON" POSITION TO THE "OFF" POSITION.
Safety Consequence
IF THE SIDE IMPACT SEAT-BOLSTER AND CURTAIN SIDE AIRBAGS INADVERTENTLY DEPLOY, THEY COULD CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY IF AN OCCUPANT IS SEATED ON THE SAME SIDE OF THE VEHICLE AS THE DOOR THAT IS CLOSED WITH A HIGH RATE OF FORCE. UNTIL THE REPAIR HAS BEEN PERFORMED, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT A MINIMAL FORCE/SPEED BE USED TO CLOSE THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER DOORS OR CLOSING THE DOORS AFTER 90 SECONDS HAVE ELAPSED FROM TURNING THE IGNITION KEY FROM THE "ON" TO THE "OFF" POSITION.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TWO SIDE IMPACT AIRBAG SENSORS AND INSTALL A URETHANE PAD IN THE FRONT DOORS, IF NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 6, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-866-548-1851.
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 |