Southeast Toyota Distributors fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no.
The short version
SOUTHEAST TOYOTA DISTRIBUTORS, LLC reported a problem with the hood hinge and attachments. Here is what owners need to know.
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.
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.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SPORTS GRILL INSTALLATION AND INSTALL ADDITIONAL CLIPS TO ENSURE THE RADIATOR GRILL GARNISH IS PROPERLY SECURED, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 08V-451.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| — | See NHTSA record 08V-451 |
What changed
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