NHTSA Campaign Number
15V228000
SUSPENSION:REAR
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.
What This Recall Page Shows
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Affected Vehicles (1)
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Scion | tC |
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This recall information is from NHTSA campaign 15V228000. This site is not affiliated with NHTSA. Contact your dealer or call NHTSA's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 for more information.