SCION FR-S 2015: EQUIPMENT

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 14V828000

Make Model Year
SCION FR-S 2015
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2015-02-23 2014-12-30 2014-12-30

Production Dates: 2013-06-01 - 2014-12-17

Manufacturers Involved: Toyota Motor Corporation

Manufacturer Campaign Number: SET-14B

Component: EQUIPMENT

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 3958

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC "SET" is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner, Tacoma, FJ Cruiser, Land Cruiser, RAV4, Scion FRS, and XB vehicles. The affected vehicles may have accessories installed by SET, such as running boards or other items, that were incorrectly installed. The accessory attaching fasteners were not tightened with the proper torque, possibly causing the accessory to detach from the vehicle.

Consequence

Accessories that detach from a vehicle may result in a vehicle crash and/or personal injury.

Remedy

SET will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the affected bolts, free of charge. The recall began February 23, 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET-14B.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.