NHTSA recall 08V451000
Structure · Toyota Motor Corporation
Details
What's wrong: Affects vehicles equipped with the sports grill option and also several radiator grills sold as parts. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 113, "hood latch system." It has been determined that should the primary hood latch be released or fail, the plastic upper radiator grill garnish could release the secondary latch and cause the hood to open.
Why it matters: During vehicle operation, this could obstruct the view of the driver possibly cause the hood to strike the roof or the windshield increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will inspect the sports grill installation and install additional clips to ensure the radiator grill garnish is properly secured. The recall began on October 6, 2008.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2008 Scion Xb, 2009 Scion Xb.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 08V451000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.