IV. Background

The front passenger seat assembly of the Scion iQ is equipped with sensors for the Occupant Classification System (OCS) which is used to control the operation of the front passenger Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) such as the airbags and seat belt pre-tensioner. Flexible Printed Circuit (FPC) Cables for the sensors located in the seat rail could come into contact with the rear floor mat strap or other object placed near the seat track and become damaged as the front passenger seat slides forward or backward. Depending upon how the FPC cable becomes damaged the airbags may not deploy as designed or the airbags and seat belt pre- tensioner may be improperly activated. Deactivated or improperly activated air bags could increase the risk of injury to an occupant in the event of a crash.