SeatsRecall 14V-169 · Scion and Toyota vehicles
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing recall 14V-169 covers 472,388 Scion and Toyota vehicles for a seats problem, reported to NHTSA on April 9, 2014. The manufacturer's latest report (2016 Q2) shows 47% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 14V169000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 Yaris vehicles manufactured August 22, 2005, through May 12, 2010, and 2008-2010 Scion xD vehicles manufactured April 4, 2007, through May 12, 2010. In the affected vehicles, the springs used for the seat rails on the driver's seat and the seat rails of the front passenger seat of three-door models may break.
The risk
If the spring breaks, the seat may not lock in position. In the event of a vehicle crash, the seat could move increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
The fix
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat rail, and replace it with a new one, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on July 3, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
47%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.