SCION IQ 2013: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 12V528000

Make Model Year
SCION IQ 2013
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2012-12-20 2012-11-08 2012-11-08

Production Dates: 2011-07-31 - 2012-10-12

Manufacturers Involved: Toyota Motor Corporation

Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 11153

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Toyota is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Scion IQ vehicles manufactured July 31, 2011, through October 12, 2012. The cable for the Occupant Classification System "OCS" may become damaged when sliding the passenger seat forward or backward.

Consequence

If the cable for the OCS becomes damaged, the front passenger airbags may not deploy or they may deploy inappropriately for the passenger's size and position. This could increase the risk of personal injury during the event of a vehicle crash necessitating airbag deployment.

Remedy

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will install a protective cover on the OCS weight sensor cable. The recall began on December 20, 2013. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

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.