Recall 16V-396
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC recalled the 2005 to 2011 Toyota 4RUNNER and 13 other models: Seats (front assembly, seat heater/cooler).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 16V-396
- Reported
- June 2, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- 7,749 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The risk
If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
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-[removed]. SET number for this recall is SET16B.
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 2005 to 2011
- Toyota Avalon 2005 to 2010
- Toyota Camry 1990 to 2010
- Toyota Camry Solara 2006 to 2008
- Toyota Corolla 2009 to 2010
- Toyota FJ Cruiser 2007 to 2010
- Toyota Highlander 2005 to 2011
- Toyota Prius 2010 to 2012
- Toyota RAV4 2006 to 2011
- Toyota Sequoia 2005 to 2011
- Toyota Sienna 2005 to 2011
- Toyota Tacoma 2006 to 2011
- Toyota Tundra 2005 to 2010
- Toyota Venza 2009 to 2010