US: Toyota could face Scion recall

[Drew Dowdell]

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12 July 2006| Source: just-auto.com editorial team

More recall trouble may be brewing for Toyota in the US where the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is eyeing Scion tC sunroofs.

The safety agency opened an investigation following nine reports of shattered glass

panels – seven involving the retractable glass panel section and two the stationary glass section.

Some reports allege that breakage occurred while vehicles were being driven and one complainant reported cuts from the broken glass – all apparently ended up with an interior full of glass fragments.

If the investigation turns up a safety-related defect, NHTSA could could order a full recall.

Edited July 12, 2006 by Oldsmoboi

[Mr.Krinkle]

how much profit did toyota make last year?

when it rains it pours. ya know, i think the honda guys are the ones who really eat this up the most.

[sciguy_0504]

Any news on the SRX sunroof problem?

[Newbiewar]

lol... let me get this straight... its not even tempered glass?

meaning it can actually hurt the driver!?

Class Action law suit... or... Recall... which is better for PR?

[Mr.Krinkle]

Any news on the SRX sunroof problem?

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you mean the investigation from sept of '05.

what does toyotas sunroof have to do with that? is there a relationship in any way other than they are both made of glass?

[Drew Dowdell]

you mean the investigation from sept of '05. 

what does toyotas sunroof have to do with that?  is there a relationship in any way other than  they are both made of glass?

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I think he mentions it because the size of the glass is similar.

[Mr.Krinkle]

cool, ok if thats the case. personally i wouldnt want a large sheet of glass over my head anyway. sure it makes for a nice view of giant hail falling from the sky but hey to each his own.

reminds me of those "glass bottom boat" cruises.

Edited July 12, 2006 by Mr.Krinkle

[Newbiewar]

cool, ok if thats the case.  personally i wouldnt want a large sheet of glass over my head anyway.  sure it makes for a nice view of giant hail falling from the sky but hey to each his own. 

reminds me of those "glass bottom boat" cruises.

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lol...

Come on Sharky. Call yourself the king of the jungle?

[VenSeattle]

Any news on the SRX sunroof problem?

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Well, the SRX's UltraView sunroof isn't standard equipment like the tC's panorama roof, so the SRX's problem doesn't impact every SRX sold.

[regfootball]

how much profit did toyota make last year?

when it rains it pours.  ya know, i think the honda guys are the ones who really eat this up the most.

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I'll even bow at the Honda throne if it means Toyota going down in flames.

[Sixty8panther]

I'll even bow at the Honda throne if it means Toyota going down in flames.

165900[/snapback]

No Thanks!

Between the Ridgeline, Element & Pilot "trucks" then the sneaker shaped

Civic Si... & new cab-forward Civics:

Don;t forget the A$$cord.

[76ChevyTrucker]

Wow, things are going to hell in a handbasket.