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2005–2011 Toyota Highlander, Camry, Sequoia and more recall: Seats: front assembly, seat heater/cooler

NHTSA campaign 14V-743 · November 19, 2014 · Toyota Motor Corporation

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Recall at a glance

Campaign number
14V743000
Reported
November 19, 2014
Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Corporation
Part
Seats: front assembly, seat heater/cooler
Vehicles affected
About 3,233

What is wrong

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Prius and Corolla, 2009-2011 Venza, 2006-2010 Avalon, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2005-2011 Sienna and Sequoia, 2006-2011 Tacoma 4x2 and 4x4, Camry, Highlander, Tundra 4x2 and 4x4, and 2007-2011 Rav4 and 4Runner. The affected vehicles may experience compression of the seat cushion which may damage the seat heater wiring.

Safety risk

Damage to the seat heater wiring could cause the wires to short, increasing the risk of the seat burning and causing personal injury to the occupant.

The fix

SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the heaters with copper strand heating elements and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory, free of charge. The recall is expected to began in January 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226.

Affected models

Model years listed by NHTSA for this campaign. Only vehicles within the build range in the notice are affected.

Notes from the notice

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Frequently asked questions

Which vehicles are affected by this recall?

Toyota 4RUNNER (2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011); Toyota Avalon (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010); Toyota Camry (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011); Toyota Corolla (2010, 2011); Toyota FJ Cruiser (2007, 2008, 2009, 2010); Toyota Highlander (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011); and more. Check your VIN to confirm.

What is the safety risk?

Damage to the seat heater wiring could cause the wires to short, increasing the risk of the seat burning and causing personal injury to the occupant.

What is the fix?

SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the heaters with copper strand heating elements and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory, free of charge. The recall is expected to began in January 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall data for passenger vehicles, recalls since 2013, shown as published. This site is independent and not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and follow your manufacturer’s notice. Terms and disclaimer.