2006-2010 Scion XD and Toyota Yaris recall: seats

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing reported this safety recall on April 9, 2014. It covers about 472,388 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 472,388
reported: Apr 9, 2014
owners notified: Jul 3, 2014
related complaints: 44

Seats

What is wrong: Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 Yaris vehicles manufactured August 22, 2005, through May 12, 2010, and 2008-2010 Scion xD vehicles manufactured April 4, 2007, through May 12, 2010. In the affected vehicles, the springs used for the seat rails on the driver's seat and the seat rails of the front passenger seat of three-door models may break.
Risk: If the spring breaks, the seat may not lock in position. In the event of a vehicle crash, the seat could move increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat rail, and replace it with a new one, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on July 3, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota at 1‑800‑331‑4331.

Recall number 14V169000

Affected vehicles

Scion XD 2008-2010 2008 2009 2010
Toyota Yaris 2006-2010 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 44 complaints about seats problems.

2008 Scion XD 2009 Scion XD 2010 Scion XD 2007 Toyota Yaris 2008 Toyota Yaris 2009 Toyota Yaris 2010 Toyota Yaris

Questions about recall 14V169000

Is there a recall on the 2006-2010 Scion XD and Toyota Yaris seats?

Yes. Recall 14V169000, reported on April 9, 2014, covers about 472,388 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 14V169000?

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat rail, and replace it with a new one, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on July 3, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota at 1‑800‑331‑4331.

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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