Recall 12V-255: 2013 Scion FR-S
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Jun 5, 2012, covering about 1,156 vehicles.
The problem
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2013 scion fr-s vehicles manufactured from march 22, 2012, through may 14, 2012. The ownerâs manual contains an inaccurate description of the actual operation of the front passenger occupant classification system. Other portions of the ownerâs manual, describing the air bag system, require clarification. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard (Fmvss) no. 208, âoccupant crash protection.â
The risk
If a user reads and follows inaccurate ownerâs manual information, this could lead to an increased risk of injury to a front passenger seat occupant under certain crash conditions.
The fix
Toyota will notify owners, and will mail corrected inserts for the ownerâs manuals, free of charge. The safety recall began on july 3, 2012. Owners may contact toyota at 1-866-707-2466.
Notes
Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing |
|---|---|
| Component | Equipment › Other › Owners/Service/Other Manual |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 12V255000 |
Vehicles in this recall
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 12V-255?
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2013 scion fr-s vehicles manufactured from march 22, 2012, through may 14, 2012. The ownerâs manual contains an inaccurate description of the actual operation of the front passenger occupant classification system. Other portions of the ownerâs manual, describing the air bag system, require clarification. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard (Fmvss) no. 208, âoccupant crash protection.â
How is recall 12V-255 fixed?
Toyota will notify owners, and will mail corrected inserts for the ownerâs manuals, free of charge. The safety recall began on july 3, 2012. Owners may contact toyota at 1-866-707-2466.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.