SCION XB (2011) recall — Visibility
If the sliding electrical contacts are not protected by lubricant, debris and moisture that get into the switch may cause a short circuit and the switch assembly may overheat and melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
Recall notice
If the sliding electrical contacts are not protected by lubricant, debris and moisture that get into the switch may cause a short circuit and the switch assembly may overheat and melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
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Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1252895-scion-xb-2011-recall-visibility · Recall date October 22, 2015 · Official notice: NHTSA #15V689000
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“SCION XB (2011) recall — Visibility.” GovInfoNow, recall dated October 22, 2015. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1252895-scion-xb-2011-recall-visibility. Based on NHTSA recall #15V689000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=15V689000).
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What NHTSA says to do
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the switch, applying a lubricant if no abnormality is found. If abnormality is found, the PWMS circuit board will be replaced, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 20, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is C0M.
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Subject: Recall 15V689000 — Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing SCION XB (2011) recall — Visibility Hello, I own a SCION XB (2011) recall — Visibility that is covered by recall 15V689000 from Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. The official recall notice states: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the switch, applying a lubricant if no abnormality is found. If abnormality is found, the PWMS circuit board will be replaced, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 20, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is C0M. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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- Official source: NHTSA Recall #15V689000 (October 22, 2015)
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