Recall 09V223000: Incorrect Load Capacity Label

VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S):

Scion/TC 2009

Scion/XB 2009

MANUFACTURER: Toyota Motor North America, Inc.

MFR'S REPORT DATE: June 10, 2009

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 09V223000

NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A

COMPONENT: Equipment: Other: Labels

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 1348

SUMMARY:
Toyota is recalling 1,348 model year 2009 and 2010 passenger cars built from June 2, 2008 to May 4, 2009. These vehicles were not equipped with load carrying capacity modification labels which fails to conform with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

CONSEQUENCE:
Incorrect load carrying capacity modification labels could result in the vehicle being overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.

REMEDY:
Toyota will notify owners and provide them with a new, accurate label to be installed over the inaccurate label free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during June 2009. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-888-270-9371.

NOTES:
Owners may also contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.