Vehicle recall 08V451000 · September 5, 2008
2008-2009 Scion XB
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…
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- Summary
- 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.
- 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.
- Notes
- Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 08V451000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 5, 2008
- Filed by
- SOUTHEAST TOYOTA DISTRIBUTORS, LLC
- Owner notification
- October 6, 2008
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 67
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Structure › Body › Hood › Hinge and attachments
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