Toyota has announced that they will be recalling certain models of the 2008 through 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.
During vehicle operation, this could obstruct the view of the driver and possibly cause the hood to strike the roof or the windshield increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will inspect the sposrts grill installation and install additional clips to ensure the radiator grill garnish is properly secured. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-301-6859.
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March 10th, 2009 at 8:33 pm
ohh wow, good to know. my friend has that car.
March 11th, 2009 at 8:59 pm
Also good to know that Ford isn’t the only one (see post above).
March 11th, 2009 at 9:02 pm
Yea that’s true, I agree with you Phinance.
September 27th, 2009 at 12:48 am
I own this car, why hasn’t Toyota notifird me?
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