DouBLeJ16

This thread kind of reminds me of that yahoo commercial where the airbag shoots the guy out of his car because he didn't get the recall.

cessblood

I was just thinking about that commercial when I was reading this thread. I said this to myself you got to be kidding me this is just like the yahoo commercial.

MJVsTC

iowagary

Yeah - doesn't sound like a software bug to me. If it was, I think they'd not only move faster, but would loudly announce it - people seem more comfortable with a little bug than a whole piece of defective harware.

tC4italy

ApEx81

Is someone being a hater? lol

ElChupacabra

I just heard about this at work. Sucks....

farberio

Didn't read that far

"This condition can occur if the door for that side of the vehicle is closed with a high rate of force while the vehicle’s ignition is in the “On” position or within 90 seconds of turning the ignition key from the “On” position to the “Off” position."

Just because they are replacing the unit doesn't mean its not a software bug. Why else would it randomly go off after turning the car to 'Off'. Though it may be a faulty sensor and its easier to replace the whole thing.

farberio

No, because if the recalled for every software bug they would be constantly recalled.

TMSUSA

Hi. This is TMS USA. I hear your concerns, although keep in mind that your vehicle is safe. While there have been 17 reported incidents of unexpected deployment, there were no injuries. And the deployment seems to have been triggered by unusually severe force at closing the door.

But since airbags are safety components, we're taking this seriously and do want to conduct the sensor replacement on each and every tC that falls within the affected range.

As for the dealers, they do not yet have all of the material needed to conduct the campaign. That will happen next week--by the 31st--when detailed technical instructions are relayed to the Scion dealership service departments. We did communicate to them yesterday the specifics of the campaign--and I think someone on here posted the actual Dealer Daily communication. One correction though in that--VIN number ranges have been identified, and our Scion Customer Experience Specialists have been thoroughly briefed on the recall details. You can reach them at 866.70.SCION. Or chat live by accessing our website, http://www.scion.com/.

Hope this info helps. We truly regret the inconvenience that this campaign may cause our Scion tC customers, but will work tirelessly with our dealers to minimize that and retain the confidence and trust of Scion owners. It's one part of the Scion ownership experience we frankly would prefer not to offer--but you can be assured we will do it right.

krdshrk

I think my car falls into this - i have an Early '06 model with side curtains.

I know of 1 person out of the 17 who this had happened to. Her car door slammed closed hard then boom - the airbags deployed.

I for one will get this recall done!

Andrew1782

I have an RS2 manu date is 04/06. So then this doesn't apply to me or I am just on the brink of the cut off...lol

Could happen could not!

krdshrk

The only way to see is if you get a letter in the mail.

rivrtc

I called Scion Corporate yesterday for details on this, they told me that they don't have details on which cars are effected yet but they will be sending cards out to those who are involved. I believe the cards were mentioned in the press release. They did tell me that only certain cars, not the entire 30K would be involved... but who knows.

1badTc2-0

andrew where does it say your manu date?

Andrew1782

Open your drivers side door and look on the door sill by the door latch. You will see a black plack with info about your tC including the Manufactur date

06SuperWhite_SoCal_tC

mine was manf. in this time period, wonder if I will get the letter. $650 gone at the slam of my doors would suck...

tc2nut4

I know its not funny but could you imagine the look on someone's face when this happened

It would be priceless.... Its something they'd do on punk'd or some other prank show.

The screams and wtf's????

tml057

I just called and I'm affected. Right now they are still working on getting the repair materials/instructions ready for the dealerships. Basically, there is not much to be done until you get the notice in the mail that they are prepared to fix the problem.

You can call the Scion Service phone ((866) 707 - 2466) to determine if your car was affected.

MJVsTC

I'd be quite ____ed.