2008-2009 Scion XB recall: hinge and attachments
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC reported this safety recall on September 5, 2008. It covers about 67 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 67
- reported
- Sep 5, 2008
- owners notified
- Oct 6, 2008
- related complaints
- 16
Structure: body: hood: hinge and attachments
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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 number 08V451000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 16 complaints about body problems.
Questions about recall 08V451000
Is there a recall on the 2008-2009 Scion XB hinge and attachments?
Yes. Recall 08V451000, reported on September 5, 2008, covers about 67 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 08V451000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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