NHTSA Recall 15V228000: Suspension: rear
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 114 vehicles. It affects 2015 Scion Tc.
| NHTSA campaign | 15V228000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SUSPENSION › REAR |
| Report received | April 17, 2015 |
| Owner notification | June 12, 2015 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2015 Toyota Scion tC vehicles manufactured December 3, 2014, to January 30, 2015 and equipped with accessory coil springs as part of an optional Release Series 9 trim package. During installation of these coil springs, the rear suspension components may not have been properly tightened.
Safety risk
If the rear suspension components were not properly tightened, the rear suspension arms may detach, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the bolts, nuts, rear suspension arms, and rear suspension member sub assembly, free of charge. The recall began on June 12, 2015. Owners may contact Scion customer service at 1-866-707-2466.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 15V228000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Scion Tc | 2015 |
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.