Recall 15V228000 — SUSPENSION:REAR Defect in 2015-2015 SCION TC
RECALL This recall affects up to 114 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 15V228000 |
| Manufacturer | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing |
| Vehicles Affected | 114 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:REAR |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2015 Toyota Scion tC vehicles manufactured December 3, 2014, to January 30, 2015 and equipped with accessory coil springs as part of an optional Release Series 9 trim package. During installation of these coil springs, the rear suspension components may not have been properly tightened.
Safety Consequence
If the rear suspension components were not properly tightened, the rear suspension arms may detach, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the bolts, nuts, rear suspension arms, and rear suspension member sub assembly, free of charge. The recall began on June 12, 2015. Owners may contact Scion customer service at 1-866-707-2466.
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 |