Southeast Toyota Distributors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #08V451000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V451000 by Southeast Toyota Distributors, Llc. Includes 67 affected units, FMVSS 113/PRIMARY HOOD LATCH SYSTEM, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect 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.

Corrective Action

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 08V451000
Manufacturer: Southeast Toyota Distributors, Llc
Report Received Date: 2008-09-05T00:00:00
Subject: Fmvss 113/primary hood latch system
Component: Structure
Potentially Affected Units: 67

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect 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.
Consequence Summary: 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.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-69us-qgyw~v9wu
NHTSA ID: 08V451000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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