Scion XA: Air bag/restraint control module

Date

Nov. 1, 2018

Filed by

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Vehicles

Scion XA (2004, 2005, 2006)

Manufacturer of the vehicles

Toyota Motor Corporation

Component

Air Bags › Air Bag/Restraint Control Module

Description of the defect

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2004-2006 Toyota Scion xA vehicles. The air bag control module for the supplemental restraint system (SRS ECU) may experience an internal short, possibly causing the air bags to unintentionally deploy, or become deactivated.

Potentially affected

16992

What can happen

If the air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners unintentionally deploy, it can increase the risk of a crash. If the air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners are deactivated, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the SRS ECU, and if necessary, replace the air bag control module, free of charge. The recall began December 21, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is J0W.

Recall 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.

Owner notification date

Dec. 21, 2018

Manufacturer campaign number

J0W

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

18V776000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.