Recall 14V-743
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC recalled the 2007 to 2011 Toyota 4RUNNER and 12 other models: Seats (front assembly, seat heater/cooler).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 14V-743
- Reported
- November 19, 2014
- Vehicles affected
- 3,233 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is 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.
The risk
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.
The fix
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-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Toyota 4RUNNER 2007 to 2011
- Toyota Avalon 2006 to 2010
- Toyota Camry 2006 to 2011
- Toyota Corolla 2010 to 2011
- Toyota FJ Cruiser 2007 to 2010
- Toyota Highlander 2006 to 2011
- Toyota Prius 2010 to 2011
- Toyota RAV4 2007 to 2011
- Toyota Sequoia 2005 to 2011
- Toyota Sienna 2005 to 2011
- Toyota Tacoma 2006 to 2011
- Toyota Tundra 2006 to 2011
- Toyota Venza 2009 to 2011