SCION XA 2004: AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V776000

Make Model Year
SCION XA 2004
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2018-12-21 2018-11-01 2018-11-06

Production Dates: 2003-01-27 - 2007-01-08

Manufacturers Involved: Toyota Motor Corporation

Manufacturer Campaign Number: J0W

Component: AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 16992

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing "Toyota" is recalling certain 2004-2006 Toyota Scion xA vehicles. The air bag control module for the supplemental restraint system "SRS ECU" may experience an internal short, possibly causing the air bags to unintentionally deploy, or become deactivated.

Consequence

If the air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners unintentionally deploy, it can increase the risk of a crash. If the air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners are deactivated, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the SRS ECU, and if necessary, replace the air bag control module, free of charge. The recall began December 21, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is J0W.

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.