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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 08V451📅 Sep 8, 2008

2008–2009 Scion XB recall: body & structure

⚠️ What's 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 1-800-301-6859.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
08V451000
Manufacturer
SOUTHEAST TOYOTA DISTRIBUTORS, LLC
Vehicles affected
67
Component
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Owner phone
1-800-301-6859
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Oct 6, 2008
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 08V451 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 08V451?

2008–2009 Scion XB. 67 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Scion dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-301-6859.