SCION TC 2016 Recall: Incorrect Label May Cause Overload Risk
Southeast Toyota recalls 2016 SCION TC vehicles with incorrect load capacity labels that could lead to vehicle overload and crash risk. Owners must get a corrected label free.
Use caution until it’s fixed
An incorrect label may lead an owner to overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Southeast Toyota is recalling certain 2016 SCION TC vehicles because an incorrect label might cause the vehicle to be overloaded, increasing crash risk. Owners need to get a corrected label to ensure safe weight limits. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1227423-scion-tc-2016-recall-incorrect-label-may-cause-overload-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1227423-scion-tc-2016-recall-incorrect-label-may-cause-overload-risk · Updated October 9, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #16V420000
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“SCION TC 2016 Recall: Incorrect Label May Cause Overload Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 9, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1227423-scion-tc-2016-recall-incorrect-label-may-cause-overload-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #16V420000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V420000).
Why it’s dangerous
The vehicle's load capacity label might not show the correct total weight after adding accessories. This could cause the vehicle to exceed safe weight limits, increasing crash risk.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2016 SCION TC vehicles are affected. Drivers who add accessories without checking the label may be at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for a label on the vehicle that says 'Load Carrying Capacity Modification Label'. The recall covers 2016 SCION TC models sold between July 2015 and 2016.
- Brand
Southeast Toyota- Category
Vehicle
What to do — step by step
Get Corrected Label
Contact Southeast Toyota customer service at 1-866-405-4226 to receive a corrected label for free.
What NHTSA says to do
SET will notify owners, and provide a corrected label for placement over the inaccurate label, free of charge. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 54 days.
- Recall began
- NHTSA received the defect report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The load capacity label may not reflect the correct added weight of accessories, causing the vehicle to fail federal safety standards.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #16V420000 (September 6, 2016)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 9, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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