TC Airbag Recall

[Ideapimp]

Here's the short version:

Issue:
Side airbags randomly deploy - sometimes when you slam a door and the ignition is "on", sometimes just when you turn the car off.

Cars affected:
30,000 Scion tCs produced from March 2004 to early March 2006

Scion's Action:
Letters are being sent to all affected owners.

Alt. Action:
If you REALLY want to, call 1.866.707.2466, press 0 and have your VIN number ready. They'll tell you if you're affected.

DO NOT:
Call your local dealership yet. They don't have the parts to fix your car so you're spinning your wheels. Wait a week or two...or wait for the letter.

Here's the full story:
http://www.jalopnik.com/cars/news/oh-what-a-recall-toyota-calls-in-30000-scion-tc-over-random-side-airbag-deployment-210095.php

Drive safe, and don't be slammin' those doors! :)

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[THansenite]

We got a Jada tC for the first recall....I wonder if we are going to get anything for this one?

[scionchick22]

We got a Jada tC for the first recall....I wonder if we are going to get anything for this one?


lol yeah that's a good question.. lol :ponder: :P

[shifty_capone]

that's funny...i heard about the SAME recall for the new Civic.

[Krdshrk]

This is ONLY for people who own cars with the Side Curtain Airbags. I'm one of them.




SSC 60H (Safety Recall) 2005 Through Late 2006 Scion tC Side Impact Airbag Sensors

Customer Services Division /TMS
Richard Jung
Approved By: David Zellers
Published on: 10/24/2006 12:00 AM





Special Service Campaign (SSC) – 60H (Safety Recall)

2005 Through Late 2006 Scion tC Side Impact Airbag Sensors

******URGENT******


On October 24, 2006, Toyota filed a Defect Information Report (DIR) with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) regarding certain 2005 through late 2006 Scion tC vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the side impact Seat-Bolster and Curtain Side Airbags may inadvertently deploy. This condition can occur if the door for that side of the vehicle is closed with a high rate of force while the vehicle’s ignition is in the “On” position or within 90 seconds of turning the ignition key from the “On” position to the “Off” position.


This campaign will entail the replacement of the Side Impact Airbag Sensors with improved ones.


There are approximately 30,000 Scion tC (2005 through late 2006) vehicles involved in the U.S.


A dealer package including technical instructions and reimbursement procedures will be mailed to dealers in late October 2006.


Toyota will inform owners of the involved vehicles with a Special Service Campaign notification letter sent via first class mail beginning in early November, approximately one week after the dealer notification.


· All customer inquires should be directed to the Toyota Customer Experience Center at 1-800-331-4331.

· If you are a dealership associate and have any questions, please contact your District Service/Parts Manager.

· For News media inquiries only, they should be directed to Ming-Jou Chen (310) 468-4782 or Bill Kwong (310) 468-3764, in Toyota Corporate Communications. (Please do not provide these numbers to customers or call if you are a dealer associate.)


The following Q&A has been provided for your reference.




Special Service Campaign (SSC) – 60H (Safety Recall)

2005 Through Late 2006 Scion tC Side Impact Airbag Sensors Q&A


Q1: What is the condition?

A1: In certain 2005 through late 2006 Model Year Scion tC vehicles, if the door is closed with a high rate of force while the vehicle’s ignition is in the “On” position or within 90 seconds of turning the ignition key from the “On” position to the “Off” position, the side impact Seat-Bolster and Curtain Side Airbags may inadvertently deploy for that side of the vehicle.


Q2: What is the cause of this condition?

A2: In some cases, the Side Impact Airbag Sensor interprets the strong closing of the door as a side impact crash and sends an electrical signal to deploy the Seat-Bolster and Curtain Side Airbags for that side of the vehicle.


Q3: Are there any warnings that this condition exists?

A3: No, there are no specific warnings that this condition will occur.


Q4: Which and how many vehicles are involved?

A4: There are approximately 30,000 Scion tC (2005 through late 2006 Model Year) vehicles involved in the U.S.


Q5: What is the production period of the affected vehicles?

A5: The affected Scion tC vehicles were produced from March, 2004 to early March, 2006.


Q6: Are there any other Toyota or Lexus vehicles involved?

A6: No, this condition only affects 2005 through late 2006 Scion tC vehicles.


Q7: How many incidents of this condition have been reported?

A7: There have been 17 cases of this condition reported in the affected vehicles in the U.S. market.


Q8: Have there been any accidents reported?

A8: There have been no accidents reported which are possibly related to this condition.


Q9: Have there been any reports of deaths or injuries?

A9: There have been no deaths or injuries reported related to this condition.


Q10: What is Toyota going to do?

A10: Owners of the involved vehicles will receive a Special Service Campaign notification by first class mail beginning in early November, 2006. Any Scion or Toyota dealer will replace the Side Impact Airbag Sensors in both the driver and passenger doors with improved ones at NO CHARGE to the customer


Q11: How long will the repair take?

A11: The replacement will take approximately two hours. However, depending upon the dealer’s work schedule, it may be necessary to make the vehicle available for a longer period of time.


Q12: What should an owner do if they experience the condition?

A12: Owners are requested to contact their local Scion or Toyota dealer for diagnosis and repair.

[skatg2k3]

heres hoping for a IIP with kaminari kit jada toy!

[scionchick22]

i have the side curtain air bags too Nick..

[ev]

I never got my jada tc from the first one! they never sent it :x

[Krdshrk]

Did you fill out the survey after they did the recall?

My car's included in this recall. I called and checked.

[all4degame]

I got a letter for the recall, haven't had the chance to take my car in yet though.

[Krdshrk]

Mine's done!