SCION TC 2015: SUSPENSION:REAR

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V228000

Make Model Year
SCION TC 2015
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2015-06-12 2015-04-17 2015-04-17

Production Dates: 2014-12-03 - 2015-01-30

Manufacturers Involved: Toyota Motor Corporation

Component: SUSPENSION:REAR

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 114

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

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

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.

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.