NHTSA Recall # | 110288 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 16V396000 |
MFG Compaign # | SET16B |
Manufacturer | Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC |
Supplier | TOYOTA |
Brand | TOYOTA |
Model | PRIUS |
Model Year | 2010 |
Component | SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER |
Date of notification | 14/07/16 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 05/12/87 |
End date of manufacturing | 27/01/12 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 02/06/16 |
Report created | 02/06/16 |
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FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 7749 |
Defect summary | Southeast toyota distributors, llc (set) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4runner, highlander, sequoia, and sienna, 2005-2010 avalon and tundra, 2006-2008 camry solara, 2006-2010 highlander hybrid, 2006-2011 rav4 and tacoma, 2007-2010 fj cruiser, 2007-2011 camry hybrid, 2009-2010 venza, 2010-2012 prius, 1988-1990 and 2005-2010 camry, and 1989 and 2009-2010 corolla vehicles equipped with aftermarket accessory seat heaters with a copper strand heating element. The electrical wiring in the seat heaters may be damaged when the seat cushion is compressed. |
Consequence summary | If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire. |
Corrective action | Set will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the seat heaters, free of charge, and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory. The recall began on july 14, 2016. Owners may contact set customer service at 1-866-405-4226. Set number for this recall is set16b. |
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). |