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155 reports11,121 miles · Jun 1, 2012
Exterior LightingStructure
THE REAR TRUNK HATCH MOLDING PANEL BROKE OFF AND THE ELECTRICAL CORD WITH LATCH RELEASE IS UNSECURED AND DANGLING. IT HAS TO BE SECURED TO CAR WITH TAPE BUT THAT COVERS BRAKE LIGHT. I WAS PULLED OVER TODAY BY A CALIFORNIA POLICE OFFICER , WHO INFORMED ME THAT IT "IS A SAFETY HAZARD AND UNSAFE". THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF SCION TX AN…
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THE REAR TRUNK HATCH MOLDING PANEL BROKE OFF AND THE ELECTRICAL CORD WITH LATCH RELEASE IS UNSECURED AND DANGLING. IT HAS TO BE SECURED TO CAR WITH TAPE BUT THAT COVERS BRAKE LIGHT. I WAS PULLED OVER TODAY BY A CALIFORNIA POLICE OFFICER , WHO INFORMED ME THAT IT "IS A SAFETY HAZARD AND UNSAFE". THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF SCION TX AND XBS FROM 2005-2011 WITH THE SAME PROBLEM AS SEEN IN THIS FACEBOOK PAGE AND PETITION FOR RECALL. HTTP://WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/PAGES/SCION-TC-AND-XB-DEFECTIVE-TRUNK-HATCH-HANDLE I HAVE VISITED MULTIPLE SCION TOYOTA SERVICE CENTERS AND CONTACTED CUSTOMER SERVICE BY PHONE (INCLUDING 1-18-2012). SCION WILL NOT REPLACE PART WITH THE RE-ENGINEERED/ IMPROVED SCION PART OR COVER THE COST OF REPAIR/INSTILLATION UNLESS YOU QUALIFY FOR "CUSTOMER LOYALTY" AND HAVE SERVICED YOUR VEHICLE AT SCION DEALERSHIP SERVICE CENTER. THEY WILL NOT MAKE A RECALL; DENYING IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE WHICH IS CONTRARY TO WHAT THE CALIFORNIA POLICE DEPARTMENT SAYS. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10460310
55,000 miles · May 21, 2012
StructureUnknown Or Other
MOONROOF DEFLECTOR SHATTERED WITH A POP SOUND AT SPEEDS 55 WITH ALL WINDOWS CLOSED. LATER INSPECTION THAT IT WAS CRACKED AROUND ALL THE EDGES ABOUT 1/2 ~ 1 INCHES INTO THE CENTER. *TT
NHTSA ODI #10459141
174,000 miles · Apr 3, 2012
Fuel System, GasolineService Brakes, HydraulicVehicle Speed ControlCrash
I WAS ON MY WAY TO WORK WHEN THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP. I WAS APPROX. THREE CAR LENGTHS BEHIND HER (WHICH IS PLENTY OF DISTANCE AT 25MPH) WHEN I APPLIED MY BRAKES THOUGH NOTHING HAPPENED. THEY MADE A GRINDING NOISE (LIKE THE PADS WERE GONE, BUT THEY ARE NEW CERAMIC PADS). I ENDED UP HITTING THE VEHICLE I…
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I WAS ON MY WAY TO WORK WHEN THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP. I WAS APPROX. THREE CAR LENGTHS BEHIND HER (WHICH IS PLENTY OF DISTANCE AT 25MPH) WHEN I APPLIED MY BRAKES THOUGH NOTHING HAPPENED. THEY MADE A GRINDING NOISE (LIKE THE PADS WERE GONE, BUT THEY ARE NEW CERAMIC PADS). I ENDED UP HITTING THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME. I GOT A CITATION FOR FOLLOWING TO CLOSE, WHICH IS $260.00, MY INSURANCE WAS INCREASED BY OVER $100.00 A MONTH, I HAD TO PAY FOR HER CAR PLUS $3750.00 OF DAMAGE ON MINE. SHE DIDN'T HAVE INSURANCE AND WAS DRIVING ON A SUSPENDED LICENSE.WHEN I TOLD THE OFFICER WHAT HAD HAPPENED WITH MY CAR HE JUST LOOKED AT ME AS IF I WAS STUPID. THIS IS A MAJOR PROBLEM THAT IS AND HAS COST PEOPLE A LOT OF MONEY, NOT TO MENTION BEING WITHOUT A VEHICLE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10453946
43,561 miles · Sep 7, 2011
Engine And Engine CoolingFuel System, Gasoline
THE THROTTLE BODY STUCK OPEN CAUSING IT TO REV TO EXCESSIVE RPMS AND THEN WOULD FINALLY DIE. THIS HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED IN 7/08. THE THROTTLE BODY WAS REPLACED AND THEN ONCE AGAIN IT FAILED, THIS TIME STICKING CLOSED CAUSING THE CAR TO DIE IN AN INTERSECTION. THIS WAS IN 3/11 (THIS YEAR) WITH ONLY 73K ON IT …
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THE THROTTLE BODY STUCK OPEN CAUSING IT TO REV TO EXCESSIVE RPMS AND THEN WOULD FINALLY DIE. THIS HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED IN 7/08. THE THROTTLE BODY WAS REPLACED AND THEN ONCE AGAIN IT FAILED, THIS TIME STICKING CLOSED CAUSING THE CAR TO DIE IN AN INTERSECTION. THIS WAS IN 3/11 (THIS YEAR) WITH ONLY 73K ON IT TOTAL MILES ( ONLY 30K ON THIS THROTTLE BODY). WHEN WE RECEIVED THE NEW PART THIS TIME, IT HAD BEEN OBVIOUSLY REDESIGNED WITH A VENT ALLOWING CORROSION NOT TO OCCUR. THIS IS A REAL HAZARD WHEN YOU HAVE NO CONTROL OVER ENGINE SPEED WHILE DRIVING. WITH THE REDESIGNED PART ( A TOYOTA/SCION PART) IT IS OBVIOUS THIS WAS A "KNOWN" PROBLEM, YET NO RECALL WAS EVER ISSUED OR RECEIVED. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10424101
65,000 miles · May 13, 2011
Unknown Or Other
ALL WINDOWS SEALS ( RUBBER ) ARE DISCOLORED ... I HAD MY CAR 7 YEARS AND EVERY YEAR THE RUBBER AROUND THE FRONT WINDSHIELD SIDE AND BACK WINDOWS ARE ALL ROTTEN.. TRYING TO SEE IF TOYOTA CAN REPLACE ALL FRAMES.. THANKS *TR
NHTSA ODI #10400842
90,000 miles · May 1, 2011
Visibility
DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT ~65 MPH IN 2005 SCION TC WITH SUNROOF OPEN AND WITHOUT WARNING THE FRONT AIR DEFLECTOR SHIELD SHATTERED THROWING GLASS INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. NO OTHER TRAFFIC WAS AROUND THAT COULD HAVE CAUSED A THROWN STONE OR ANYTHING ELSE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10398402
84,000 miles · Feb 8, 2011
Air BagsCrashInjury
OUR DAUGHTERS 2005 SCION TC WAS IN AN ACCIDENT THAT WAS A HEAD ON COLLISION SHE LOST CONTROL ON BLACK ICE AND HIT A POLE. HER CAR HAS BEEN DEEMED TOTALED BY THE INSURANCE AND BODY SHOP DUE TO THE SEVERE DAMAGE TO THE CAR. SHE HAS NUMEROUS INJURIES FROM THIS ACCIDENT AND THE AIR BAGS NOT DEPLOYING. IT IS VERY STRANGE WHEN I CA…
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OUR DAUGHTERS 2005 SCION TC WAS IN AN ACCIDENT THAT WAS A HEAD ON COLLISION SHE LOST CONTROL ON BLACK ICE AND HIT A POLE. HER CAR HAS BEEN DEEMED TOTALED BY THE INSURANCE AND BODY SHOP DUE TO THE SEVERE DAMAGE TO THE CAR. SHE HAS NUMEROUS INJURIES FROM THIS ACCIDENT AND THE AIR BAGS NOT DEPLOYING. IT IS VERY STRANGE WHEN I CALLED TOYOTA THEY CLAIM THERE ARE NO RECALLS FOR AIRBAGS WHICH I SEE IN FACT THERE IS BY THIS WEBSITE. THEY ALSO STATE THAT THE AIRBAGS WOULD NOT DEPLOY IN THIS TYPE OF ACCIDENT , WITH HER HITTING THE POLE DIRECT AND THE CAR BEING TOTALED BECAUSE OF THE DAMAGE HOW CAN THEY SAY THIS? THEY HAVE NOT EVEN SEEN THE CAR AND OVER THE PHONE THEY ARE STATING THE AIRBAGS WOULD NOT GO OFF IN THIS TYPE OF ACCIDENT. SOUNDS LIKE TOYOTA NEEDS TO GET THEIR FACTS STRAIGHT. THANK GOD MY DAUGHTER IS STILL HERE, SHE HAD AN ANGEL LOOKING AFTER HER THAT NIGHT BECAUSE IT CERTAINLY WAS NOT TOYOTA. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10381201
Mileage unknown · Jan 26, 2011
Wheels
THE TIRES ON THE SCION HAVE BEEN REPLACED EVERY 4 TO 8 MONTHS. TOYOTA SAID ITS NOT THEIR PROBLEM. I SPOKE TO MANY MECHANICS AND THEY DO NOT KNOW WHY THE TIRES ARE BREAKING, THEY BELIEVE ITS THE CAR DESIGN AND THE LOW PROFILE TIRES. I DO NOT SPEED AND AVOID POT HOLES. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY HAZARD.
NHTSA ODI #10379210
51,100 miles · Jan 26, 2011
Equipment Adaptive/mobilityTires
BOUGHT 4 YOKOHAMA TIRES HAD 3 BLOW OUTS. HAD 31950 WHEN TIRES WERE PUT ON. DROVE 1500 MILES HAD FIRST BLOWOUT. REPLACED TIRE PAY OUT POCKET. HAD 2ND BLOW OUT IN DEC 2010 CAR HAD 51000 HAS 3RD BLOW OUT JAN 24 2011 CALLED YOKOHAMA TOLD THEM THEY SAID MY TIRES WERE ON RECALL SO WOULDN'T REPLACED. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10378770
Mileage unknown · Dec 12, 2010
Latches/locks/linkages
DURING COLD WEATHER, THE LATCH ON THE TRUNK OF A 2005 SCION TC WON'T STAY CLOSED, KEEPING THE HATCH OPENED UNTIL IT WARMS UP, THEN IT WILL CLOSE, BUT IF IT'S COLD OUTSIDE IT WILL STAY OPENED. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10370314
Official recalls
4Feb 3, 2010
GULF STATES TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 AND JUNE 2, 2008 WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. DEALERS WILL ALSO CORRECT THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GULF STATES TOYOTA AT 713-580-3300.
Oct 26, 2006
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE SIDE IMPACT SEAT-BOLSTER AND CURTAIN SIDE AIRBAGS MAY INADVERTENTLY DEPLOY. 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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE SIDE IMPACT SEAT-BOLSTER AND CURTAIN SIDE AIRBAGS INADVERTENTLY DEPLOY, THEY COULD CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY IF AN OCCUPANT IS SEATED ON THE SAME SIDE OF THE VEHICLE AS THE DOOR THAT IS CLOSED WITH A HIGH RATE OF FORCE. UNTIL THE REPAIR HAS BEEN PERFORMED, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT A MINIMAL FORCE/SPEED BE USED TO CLOSE THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER DOORS OR CLOSING THE DOORS AFTER 90 SECONDS HAVE ELAPSED FROM TURNING THE IGNITION KEY FROM THE "ON" TO THE "OFF" POSITION.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TWO SIDE IMPACT AIRBAG SENSORS AND INSTALL A URETHANE PAD IN THE FRONT DOORS, IF NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 6, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-866-548-1851.
Apr 3, 2006
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, DUE TO IMPROPER ASSEMBLY OF THE AIR BAG INFLATOR, WHICH IS USED IN THE SIDE AIR BAG, THE CURTAIN SHIELD AIR BAG, AND THE KNEE AIR BAG ASSEMBLY, SOME INFLATORS WERE PRODUCED WITH AN INSUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF THE HEATING AGENTS NECESSARY FOR PROPER AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. IN THIS CONDITION, THE EXPANSION FORCE OF THE GAS MAY BE INSUFFICIENT TO PROPERLY INFLATE THE AIR BAG WHEN THE SRS SYSTEM IS ACTIVATED DURING A CRASH.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE OCCUPANT IN THE INVOLVED SEATING POSITION IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SPECIFIC SRS AIR BAG. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 6, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-888-270-9371, SCION AT 1-866-548-1851, OR LEXUS AT 1-800-255-3987.
Oct 18, 2005
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A GLASS WIND DEFLECTOR, THE DEFLECTOR, IF IMPACTED BY A PROJECTILE, SUCH AS ROAD DEBRIS, WHILE DRIVING WITH THE WIND DEFLECTOR IN THE UPWARD-TILTED POSITION AT HIGHWAYS SPEEDS, MAY SHATTER AND SEPARATE FROM THE FRAME.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: PIECES OF THE WIND DEFLECTOR GLASS MAY SEPARATE FROM THE FRAME AND FALL UPON THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS CAUSING DRIVER DISTRACTION AND/OR INJURY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PROTECTIVE LAMINATE TO THE WIND DEFLECTOR TO PREVENT PIECES OF GLASS FROM SEPARATING FROM THE WIND DEFLECTOR FRAME. THE RECALL BEGAN OCTOBER 27, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-866-707-2466.
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NHTSA investigations
3PE06024 · Glass Moonroof Shatters
Opened Jul 7, 2006 · Closed Dec 6, 2006
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Structure:body:roof And Pillars; Visibility:sun/moon Roof Assembly
ODI'S INVESTIGATION DISCLOSES THAT THE SUBJECT VEHICLES SUSTAIN MOONROOF SHATTERING AND/OR DAMAGE AT RATES COMPARABLE TO THOSE FOR MOST OTHER SIMILARLY EQUIPPED VEHICLES.THIS REVIEW ALSO DISCLOSES THAT SUCH INCIDENTS OCCUR IN MOST VEHICLES WITH MOONROOFS AND THAT WHILE TEMPERED GLASS PANELS COMMONLY USED IN MOONROOF FABRICATION ARE SHATTER-RESISTANT, SOME CATASTROPHIC FAILURES DO IN FACT OCCUR.IMPACT WITH SMALL STONES OR ROAD DEBRIS MAY RESULT IN IMMEDIATE OR DELAYED SHATTER INCIDENTS, DEPENDING ON THE EXTENT AND NATURE OF DAMAGE SUSTAINED BY THE GLASS MOONROOF PANEL.THE MANUFACTURER CONCLUDES THAT INCIDENTS OF MOONROOF SHATTER ARE RANDOM OCCURRENCES THAT RESULT PRIMARILY FROM IMPACT WITH SMALL STONES OR OTHER OBJECTS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AND THIS PE HAS BEEN CLOSED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT A SAFETY DEFECT DOES NOT EXIST.THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.
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Structure:body:roof And Pillars
ODI'S INVESTIGATION DISCLOSES THAT THE SUBJECT VEHICLES SUSTAIN MOONROOF SHATTERING AND/OR DAMAGE AT RATES COMPARABLE TO THOSE FOR MOST OTHER SIMILARLY EQUIPPED VEHICLES.THIS REVIEW ALSO DISCLOSES THAT SUCH INCIDENTS OCCUR IN MOST VEHICLES WITH MOONROOFS AND THAT WHILE TEMPERED GLASS PANELS COMMONLY USED IN MOONROOF FABRICATION ARE SHATTER-RESISTANT, SOME CATASTROPHIC FAILURES DO IN FACT OCCUR.IMPACT WITH SMALL STONES OR ROAD DEBRIS MAY RESULT IN IMMEDIATE OR DELAYED SHATTER INCIDENTS, DEPENDING ON THE EXTENT AND NATURE OF DAMAGE SUSTAINED BY THE GLASS MOONROOF PANEL.THE MANUFACTURER CONCLUDES THAT INCIDENTS OF MOONROOF SHATTER ARE RANDOM OCCURRENCES THAT RESULT PRIMARILY FROM IMPACT WITH SMALL STONES OR OTHER OBJECTS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AND THIS PE HAS BEEN CLOSED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT A SAFETY DEFECT DOES NOT EXIST.THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.
Visibility:sun/moon Roof Assembly
ODI'S INVESTIGATION DISCLOSES THAT THE SUBJECT VEHICLES SUSTAIN MOONROOF SHATTERING AND/OR DAMAGE AT RATES COMPARABLE TO THOSE FOR MOST OTHER SIMILARLY EQUIPPED VEHICLES.THIS REVIEW ALSO DISCLOSES THAT SUCH INCIDENTS OCCUR IN MOST VEHICLES WITH MOONROOFS AND THAT WHILE TEMPERED GLASS PANELS COMMONLY USED IN MOONROOF FABRICATION ARE SHATTER-RESISTANT, SOME CATASTROPHIC FAILURES DO IN FACT OCCUR.IMPACT WITH SMALL STONES OR ROAD DEBRIS MAY RESULT IN IMMEDIATE OR DELAYED SHATTER INCIDENTS, DEPENDING ON THE EXTENT AND NATURE OF DAMAGE SUSTAINED BY THE GLASS MOONROOF PANEL.THE MANUFACTURER CONCLUDES THAT INCIDENTS OF MOONROOF SHATTER ARE RANDOM OCCURRENCES THAT RESULT PRIMARILY FROM IMPACT WITH SMALL STONES OR OTHER OBJECTS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AND THIS PE HAS BEEN CLOSED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT A SAFETY DEFECT DOES NOT EXIST.THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.
EA05013 · Sun/moon Roof Wind Deflector Breakage
Opened Aug 26, 2005 · Closed Oct 26, 2005
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Visibility:sun/moon Roof Assembly
THE MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED NHTSA BY LETTER DATED OCTOBER 17, 2005, THAT A SAFETY RECALL HAS BEEN INITIATED.NHTSA HAS ASSIGNED NO.05V-483 TO THE RECALL.THE CORRECTIVE ACTION WILL CONSIST OF INSTALLING A PLASTIC FILM TO THE INSIDE SURFACE OF THE WIND DEFLECTOR GLASS.THE CORRECTIVE ACTION WILL BE PERFORMED ON APPROXIMATELY 71,400 MY 2005 AND 2006 SCION TC VEHICLES MANUFACTURED DURING THE PERIOD OF MARCH 12, 2004 THROUGH JULY 21, 2005. BASED ON THIS ACTION, THE SUBJECT EA HAS BEEN CLOSED.
PE05021 · Sun/moon Roof Wind Deflector Breakage
Opened Apr 28, 2005 · Closed Aug 26, 2005
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Visibility:sun/moon Roof Assembly
THE MANUFACTURER STATES THAT THERE ARE NO INDICATIONS OF DEFICIENCIES IN THE DESIGN, MANUFACTURE, OR ASSEMBLY OF THE WIND DEFLECTOR THAT MAY ACCOUNT FOR THE INCIDENTS REPORTED.THE MANUFACTURER ALSO BELIEVES THAT IMPACT OF AIRBORNE ROAD DEBRIS WITH THE WIND DEFLECTOR IS THE PROBABLE CAUSE FOR THE INCIDENTS REPORTED.ODI'S ANALYSES OF THE WARRANTY DATA INDICATE THAT INCIDENTS OF WIND DEFLECTOR BREAKAGE WHILE DRIVING WILL CONTINUE TO OCCUR OVER TIME, AS THE POPULATION AND ON-ROAD EXPOSURE OF THE SUBJECT VEHICLES INCREASE.THE EVIDENCE INDICATES THAT REGARDLESS OF THE CAUSE FOR SUCH BREAKAGE, THE BROKEN GLASS PARTICLES AND FRAGMENTS MAY FALL DIRECTLY ONTO THE FRONT SEAT OCCUPANTS OF THESE VEHICLES.THESE OCCURRENCES MAY POSE A RISK OF DRIVER DISTRACTION AND PERSONAL INJURY.THIS PE HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS (EA05-013) TO FURTHER ASSESS THIS MATTER.
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