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NHTSARecalled Apr 17, 2015 · #15V228000

Improperly Tightened Rear Suspension

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Description

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2015 Toyota Scion tC vehicles manufactured December 3, 2014, to January 30, 2015 and equipped with accessory coil springs as part of an optional Release Series 9 trim package. During 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.

Product details

Product
  • Improperly Tightened Rear Suspension
  • 2015 Toyota Scion tC
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Model numbers
2015 Toyota
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice