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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 12V255000

2013 Scion Fr-S — Equipment: other: owners/service/other manual

Published June 6, 2012 · Recall initiated: June 5, 2012

Summary

NHTSA records recall 12V255000, published June 6, 2012 and initiated June 5, 2012. Recalling firm: Toyota Motor Corporation; 2013 Scion Fr-S — Equipment: other: owners/service/other manual.

What's the hazard

TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2013 SCION FR-S VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 22, 2012, THROUGH MAY 14, 2012. THE OWNER’S MANUAL CONTAINS AN INACCURATE DESCRIPTION OF THE ACTUAL OPERATION OF THE FRONT PASSENGER OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM. OTHER PORTIONS OF THE OWNER’S MANUAL, DESCRIBING THE AIR BAG SYSTEM, REQUIRE CLARIFICATION. AS SUCH, THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD (FMVSS) NO. 208, “OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION.”

What to do

TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND WILL MAIL CORRECTED INSERTS FOR THE OWNER’S MANUALS, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 3, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-866-707-2466.

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Recall details

Brand
SCION
Model
FR-S
Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Corporation
Lot
2013 SCION FR-S
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2013 Scion Fr-S — Equipment: other: owners/service/other manual recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 12V255000 on June 6, 2012. Reported hazard: TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2013 SCION FR-S VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 22, 2012, THROUGH MAY 14, 2012. THE OWNER’S MANUAL CONTAINS AN INACCURATE DESCRIPTION OF THE ACTUAL OPERATION OF THE FRONT PASSENGER OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM. OTHER PORTIONS OF THE OWNER’S MANUAL, DESCRIBING THE AIR BAG SYSTEM, REQUIRE CLARIFICATION. AS SUCH, THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD (FMVSS) NO. 208, “OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION.”

What should I do if I have this product?

TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND WILL MAIL CORRECTED INSERTS FOR THE OWNER’S MANUALS, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 3, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-866-707-2466.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: SCION. Model: FR-S.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)