Recall 08V451000 — STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS Defect in 2008-2009 SCION XB
RECALL This recall affects up to 67 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 08V451000 |
| Manufacturer | SOUTHEAST TOYOTA DISTRIBUTORS, LLC |
| Vehicles Affected | 67 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING 67 MY 2008-2009 SCION XB VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE SPORTS GRILL OPTION AND ALSO SEVERAL RADIATOR GRILLS SOLD AS PARTS. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 113, "HOOD LATCH SYSTEM." IT HAS BEEN DETERMINED THAT SHOULD THE PRIMARY HOOD LATCH BE RELEASED OR FAIL, THE PLASTIC UPPER RADIATOR GRILL GARNISH COULD RELEASE THE SECONDARY LATCH AND CAUSE THE HOOD TO OPEN.
Safety Consequence
DURING VEHICLE OPERATION, THIS COULD OBSTRUCT THE VIEW OF THE DRIVER POSSIBLY CAUSE THE HOOD TO STRIKE THE ROOF OR THE WINDSHIELD INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SPORTS GRILL INSTALLATION AND INSTALL ADDITIONAL CLIPS TO ENSURE THE RADIATOR GRILL GARNISH IS PROPERLY SECURED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 6, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SOUTHEAST TOYOTA AT 1-800-301-6859.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 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 |