NHTSA Recall # | 107241 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 14V743000 |
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Manufacturer | Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC |
Supplier | TOYOTA |
Brand | TOYOTA |
Model | PRIUS |
Model Year | 2010 |
Component | SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER |
Date of notification | 29/01/15 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 01/06/09 |
End date of manufacturing | 30/09/11 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 19/11/14 |
Report created | 19/11/14 |
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Estimated number of affected units | 3233 |
Defect summary | 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 summary | 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. |
Corrective action | 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. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |