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Recall 08V-451

SOUTHEAST TOYOTA DISTRIBUTORS, LLC recalled the 2008 to 2009 Scion XB: Structure (body, hood, hinge and attachments).

At a glance

Campaign number
08V-451
Reported
September 5, 2008
Vehicles affected
67 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

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.

The 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.

The fix

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-[removed].

Notes from the manufacturer

Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles