Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||||
| S-SB-0045-09 | 09/09/2009 | 10032517 | Scion: srs light on dtc b1901/b1906: open front pretensioner circuit. supplemental restraint systems. on some models, vehicles may exhibit a diagnostic trouble code (dtc) b190 and /or b1906. an updated wire harness is available to addre | 04/07/2010 | |
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE | |||||
| S-SB-0045-09 | 09/09/2009 | 10032517 | Scion: srs light on dtc b1901/b1906: open front pretensioner circuit. supplemental restraint systems. on some models, vehicles may exhibit a diagnostic trouble code (dtc) b190 and /or b1906. an updated wire harness is available to addre | 04/07/2010 | |
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | |||||
| S-SB-0045-09 | 09/09/2009 | 10032517 | Scion: srs light on dtc b1901/b1906: open front pretensioner circuit. supplemental restraint systems. on some models, vehicles may exhibit a diagnostic trouble code (dtc) b190 and /or b1906. an updated wire harness is available to addre | 04/07/2010 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 09/11/2012 | 65000 | 1 | |
| Vehicle driven by daughter. 45 mph road. two (2) vehicles in front of her. 1st vehicle made an abrupt right turn, causing vehicle #2 to abruptly decrease (braking) speed, which cause vehicle #3 (scion) driver to react quickly and brake. during braking, all four (4) wheels locked and vehicle skidded straight forward. angle of skid shows both wheels sides were straight with an approximate two (2) to three (3) degree angle offset to the right; may be due from curvature of the road. both skid marks were completely solid and both tracks were in a straight line. upon front end impact with vehicle #2 in front of the scion, the following issues are of concern: 1. front driver and front passenger airbags did not deploy. not know if impact (deceleration) was high enough to activate. however, visual inspection of vertical sensor support beams (both left and right) are significantly displaced and bent. 2. seat belt restraint system (front - driver and passenger): the seat belt restraint system appeared not to function as designed. according to the driver and passenger, both were wearing their seat belts. upon impact, the driver's lower body propelled forward and her knees impacted the lower dash assembly. additionally, her upper body was propelled forward, the seat belt did not lock, and then braced herself with hands and arms to prevent her head from striking the steering wheel. additionally, the right front passenger experience the same propelling of lower and upper body with out the seat belt locking. he also had to brace himself from striking the dash. called scion corporation headquarters on 14 september and opened a new case; stating exactly was stated above. thank you for what your agency does and any assistance you can provide. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6. *tr | |||
| 09/11/2012 | 65000 | ||
| Vehicle driven by daughter. 45 mph road. two (2) vehicles in front of her. 1st vehicle made an abropt right turn, causing vehicle #2 to abrouptly decrease (braking) speed, which cause vehicle #3 (scion) driver to react quickly and brake. during braking, all four (4) wheels locked and vehicle skidded straight forward. angle of skid shows both wheels sides were straight with an approximate two (2) to three (3) degree angle offset to the right; may be due from curvature of the road. both skid marks were completely solid and both tracks were in a straight line. upon front end impact with vehicle #2 in front of the scion, the following issues are of concern: 1. front driver and front passenger airbags did not deploy. not know if impact (deceleration) was high enough to activate. however, visual inspection of vertical sensor support beams (both left and right) are significantly displaced and bent. 2. seat belt restraint system (front - driver and passenger): the seat belt restraint system appeared not to function as designed. according to the driver and passenger, both were wearing their seat belts. upon impact, the driver's lower body propelled forward and her knees impacted the lower dash assembly. additionally, her upper body was propelled forward, the seat belt did not lock, and then braced herself with hands and arms to prevent her head from stricking the stearing wheel. additionally, the right front passenger experience the same propelling of lower and upper body with out the seat belt locking. he also had to brace himself from striking the dash. called scion corporation headquarters on 14 september and opend a new case; stating exactly was was stated above. thank you for what your agency does and any assistance you can provide. very respectfully, tim ashcom us army aviation accident investigator | |||