Toyota is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Scion IQ vehicles manufactured July 31
— Recall Campaign #12V528000
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Scion IQ vehicles manufactured July 31, 2011, through October 12, 2012. The cable for the Occupant Classification System (OCS) may become damaged when sliding the passenger seat forward or backward.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 11,153 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
12V528000
| Manufacturer: | Toyota Motor Corporation |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | November 08, 2012 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 12V528000 |
| Units affected: | 11,153 |
- Description:
- Toyota is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Scion IQ vehicles manufactured July 31, 2011, through October 12, 2012. The cable for the Occupant Classification System (OCS) may become damaged when sliding the passenger seat forward or backward.
- Consequeces:
- If the cable for the OCS becomes damaged, the front passenger airbags may not deploy or they may deploy inappropriately for the passenger's size and position. This could increase the risk of personal injury during the event of a vehicle crash necessitating airbag deployment.
- Corrective action:
- Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will install a protective cover on the OCS weight sensor cable. The recall began on December 20, 2013. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.