NHTSA Recall 08V451000
NHTSA Campaign Id 08V451000; Date: Sep. 5, 2008
During vehicle operation, this could obstruct the view of the driver possibly cause the hood to strike the roof or the windshield increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2008 Scion XB; 2009 Scion XB
Component: Structure:body:hood:hinge And Attachments
Manufactured by: Southeast Toyota Distributors, Llc
Affected Units:: 67
Recall Summary:
Southeast Toyota is recalling 67 my 2008-2009 scion xb vehicles equipped with the sports grill option and also several radiator grills sold as parts. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 113, "hood latch system. " it has been determined that should the primary hood latch be released or fail, the plastic upper radiator grill garnish could release the secondary latch and cause the hood to open.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect the sports grill installation and install additional clips to ensure the radiator grill garnish is properly secured. The recall began on October 6, 2008. Owners may contact southeast Toyota at 1-800-301-6859.
Recall Notes:
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 6, 2008
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