NHTSA Campaign 14V743000
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
Issued by Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC · Reported Nov 19, 2014 · 3,233 vehicles affected
What's 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.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOYOTA | 4RUNNER | 2007 | 3,233 |
| TOYOTA | 4RUNNER | 2008 | 3,233 |
| TOYOTA | 4RUNNER | 2009 | 3,233 |
| TOYOTA | 4RUNNER | 2010 | 3,233 |
| TOYOTA | 4RUNNER | 2011 | 3,233 |
| TOYOTA | AVALON | 2006 | 3,233 |
| TOYOTA | AVALON | 2007 | 3,233 |
| TOYOTA | AVALON | 2008 | 3,233 |
| TOYOTA | AVALON | 2009 | 3,233 |
| TOYOTA | AVALON | 2010 | 3,233 |
| TOYOTA | CAMRY | 2006 | 3,233 |
| TOYOTA | CAMRY | 2007 | 3,233 |
| TOYOTA | CAMRY | 2008 | 3,233 |
| TOYOTA | CAMRY | 2009 | 3,233 |
| TOYOTA | CAMRY | 2010 | 3,233 |
| TOYOTA | CAMRY | 2011 | 3,233 |
| TOYOTA | COROLLA | 2010 | 3,233 |
| TOYOTA | COROLLA | 2011 | 3,233 |
| TOYOTA | FJ CRUISER | 2007 | 3,233 |
| TOYOTA | FJ CRUISER | 2008 | 3,233 |
| TOYOTA | FJ CRUISER | 2009 | 3,233 |
| TOYOTA | FJ CRUISER | 2010 | 3,233 |
| TOYOTA | HIGHLANDER | 2006 | 3,233 |
| TOYOTA | HIGHLANDER | 2007 | 3,233 |
| TOYOTA | HIGHLANDER | 2008 | 3,233 |
| TOYOTA | HIGHLANDER | 2009 | 3,233 |
| TOYOTA | HIGHLANDER | 2010 | 3,233 |
| TOYOTA | HIGHLANDER | 2011 | 3,233 |
| TOYOTA | PRIUS | 2010 | 3,233 |
| TOYOTA | PRIUS | 2011 | 3,233 |
| TOYOTA | RAV4 | 2007 | 3,233 |
| TOYOTA | RAV4 | 2008 | 3,233 |
| TOYOTA | RAV4 | 2009 | 3,233 |
| TOYOTA | RAV4 | 2010 | 3,233 |
| TOYOTA | RAV4 | 2011 | 3,233 |
| TOYOTA | SEQUOIA | 2005 | 3,233 |
| TOYOTA | SEQUOIA | 2006 | 3,233 |
| TOYOTA | SEQUOIA | 2007 | 3,233 |
| TOYOTA | SEQUOIA | 2008 | 3,233 |
| TOYOTA | SEQUOIA | 2009 | 3,233 |
| TOYOTA | SEQUOIA | 2010 | 3,233 |
| TOYOTA | SEQUOIA | 2011 | 3,233 |
| TOYOTA | SIENNA | 2005 | 3,233 |
| TOYOTA | SIENNA | 2006 | 3,233 |
| TOYOTA | SIENNA | 2007 | 3,233 |
| TOYOTA | SIENNA | 2008 | 3,233 |
| TOYOTA | SIENNA | 2009 | 3,233 |
| TOYOTA | SIENNA | 2010 | 3,233 |
| TOYOTA | SIENNA | 2011 | 3,233 |
| TOYOTA | TACOMA | 2006 | 3,233 |
| TOYOTA | TACOMA | 2007 | 3,233 |
| TOYOTA | TACOMA | 2008 | 3,233 |
| TOYOTA | TACOMA | 2009 | 3,233 |
| TOYOTA | TACOMA | 2010 | 3,233 |
| TOYOTA | TACOMA | 2011 | 3,233 |
| TOYOTA | TUNDRA | 2006 | 3,233 |
| TOYOTA | TUNDRA | 2007 | 3,233 |
| TOYOTA | TUNDRA | 2008 | 3,233 |
| TOYOTA | TUNDRA | 2009 | 3,233 |
| TOYOTA | TUNDRA | 2010 | 3,233 |
| TOYOTA | TUNDRA | 2011 | 3,233 |
| TOYOTA | VENZA | 2009 | 3,233 |
| TOYOTA | VENZA | 2010 | 3,233 |
| TOYOTA | VENZA | 2011 | 3,233 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 14V743000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.