Toyota Recalls Scion xB and tC Vehicles with TRD Brake Kits
Toyota is recalling 2008-2015 Scion xB and 2011-2016 Scion tC vehicles equipped with specific TRD brake kits because the hoses may fail, increasing crash risk.
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 in the braking system that reduces braking performance and increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing is recalling certain 2008-2015 Scion xB and 2011-2016 Scion tC vehicles. This recall involves vehicles equipped with Toyota Racing Development (TRD) brake kits, part numbers PTR09-21111 and PTR09-52080, which were sold as optional accessories. The recall covers 544 vehicles.
The brake hoses in these kits may fatigue and fail over time. If a brake hose fails, it will reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or crashes were reported in the source text.
Toyota will notify known owners of affected vehicles. If the vehicle is equipped with one of the involved TRD brake kits, it will be replaced with a standard equipment brake kit free of charge. The recall began on November 16, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- SCION XB, TC
- Brand
- SCION
- Manufacturer
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Category
- Vehicle — Brake System
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 544
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 (2)
- XB
- TC
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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