NHTSA Recall 05V483000: Sun/moon roof assembly (visibility)
TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 71,392 vehicles. It affects 2005–2006 Scion Tc.
| NHTSA campaign | 05V483000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 50S |
| Component | VISIBILITY › SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | October 18, 2005 |
| Owner notification | October 27, 2006 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
On certain passenger vehicles equipped with a glass wind deflector, the deflector, if impacted by a projectile, such as road debris, while driving with the wind deflector in the upward-tilted position at highways speeds, may shatter and separate from the frame.
Safety risk
Pieces of the wind deflector glass may separate from the frame and fall upon the vehicle occupants causing driver distraction and/or injury.
Remedy
Dealers will install a protective laminate to the wind deflector to prevent pieces of glass from separating from the wind deflector frame. The recall began october 27, 2005. Owners may contact toyota at 1-866-707-2466.
Notes
Toyota recall no. 50s.customers may also 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.
Vehicles covered by recall 05V483000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.