1.7
hardly worth mentioning- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 94,667 miles
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The contact owns a 2013 Scion FR-S. The contact stated there was an abnormal clunking sound coming from the engine compartment. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check oil warning light was illuminated while the vehicle was decelerating. The contact drove into a nearby parking lot. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the valve spring had fractured. The vehicle was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number 18V772000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The contact stated that 115 miles after the repair there was a knocking noise coming from the engine compartment and the vehicle began to run rough. While driving at highway speeds the vehicle began to feel as if it was decelerating with the accelerator pedal being depressed. The contact had the vehicle towed to the dealer who diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the failure was coming from the bottom of the engine. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was towed back to the residence. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and opened a case. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000.
- Jackson, MI, USA
The contact owns a 2013 Scion Fr-S. the contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18V772000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was taken to Toyota of redlands (921 New York St, redlands, ca 92374, (866) 611-5911) to be repaired. After driving the vehicle for 80 miles the engine ceased without warning. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The contact was informed to take the vehicle back to the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 169,000.
- Yucaipa, CA, USA
- Pearland, TX, USA