Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing | NHTSA Recall #15V228000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V228000 by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. Affecting 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 Includes 114 affected units, Improperly Tightened Rear Suspension, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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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

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V228000
Report Received Date: 2015-04-17T00:00:00
Subject: Improperly tightened rear suspension
Component: Suspension
Potentially Affected Units: 114

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: If the rear suspension components were not properly tightened, the rear suspension arms may detach, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 91.23

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