Toyota Recalls 2015 Scion tC for Rear Suspension Tightening Defect
Toyota is recalling 114 model year 2015 Scion tC vehicles because rear suspension components may not have been properly tightened, increasing the risk of a crash.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where rear suspension arms may detach, increasing the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects.
Plain-English summary
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing is recalling certain model year 2015 Toyota Scion tC vehicles manufactured between December 3, 2014, and January 30, 2015. This recall affects vehicles equipped with accessory coil springs as part of an optional Release Series 9 trim package.
During the installation of these coil springs, the rear suspension components may not have been properly tightened. If the rear suspension components were not properly tightened, the rear suspension arms may detach, increasing the risk of a crash.
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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- SCION TC
- Brand
- SCION
- Manufacturer
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Category
- Vehicle — Suspension
- Affected units
- 114
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (1)
- TC
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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