Investigation PE05021: 2005 Scion TC

Status

CLOSED

Opened

Apr 28, 2005

Closed

Aug 26, 2005

Model years

2005

Subject

Sun/moon roof wind deflector breakage

Component: Visibility › Sun/moon roof assembly

Summary

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.

An NHTSA investigation looks into whether a safety defect exists. Opening one is not a finding. Outcomes can include a recall, closure without action, or further inquiry.

Model years covered

• 2005 Scion TC155 complaints