| Issue ID | 1231544 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10785042 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | VENZA |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 15/10/15 |
| Component | SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota venza. When the contact activated the seat heater, a burning odor and smoke were detected under the seat. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the cause of the failure was a faulty heating element and wiring. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact also stated that the vehicle was repaired for the same failure three years ago under nhtsa campaign number: 14v743000 (seats). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 39,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 39000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | ST PAUL, MN |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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