| Issue ID | 1589795 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11242576 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | CAMRY |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 01/10/13 |
| Component | SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | News release that toyota dealers stop sealing 2013 and 14 toyota camrys as well as 5 other vehicle styles due to the flame retardant materials in the heated seats are not approved by the fda. My concern is does this flame retardant material give off a vapor or fume when the seat heater is operated. I am diagnosed as multiple chemical sensitive and my eyes burn or are irritated, as well as i experience breathing irritation when the seats are operational. I have stopped using the seats since the news release (last 2 days) but still notice milder irritation. I have noticed this since around october 2013, which would be the start of cooler weather in colorado. Is a chemical vapor produced, does it infiltrate the car interior? *js |
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| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | Thornton, CO |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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