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2007-2009 Pontiac Vibe, Scion XB and others recall: power window devices and controls

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing reported this safety recall on October 10, 2012. It covers about 2,519,424 vehicles.

vehicles affected
2,519,424
reported
Oct 10, 2012
owners notified
Nov 5, 2012
related complaints
1,242

Visibility: power window devices and controls

What is wrong
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 Camry, Camry Hybrid, RAV4, Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Tundra, Sequoia, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Yaris, Scion xB, Scion xD and Pontiac Vibe vehicles. The power window master switch assemblies in some of these vehicles were built using a less precise process for lubricating the internal components of the switch assemblies. Irregularities in this lubrication process may cause the power window master switch assemblies to malfunction and overheat.
Risk
If the switch overheats, it may melt, possibly resulting in a fire.
Remedy
Toyota will notify its owners, and dealers will inspect the switch and apply a special grease that inhibits heat build up or replace any switch damaged by the defect, free of charge. Toyota owners that experience a problem with a switch should not attempt to make repairs, but should contact their Toyota dealer or the Toyota Customer Experience Center at 1‑800‑331‑4331. General Motors will contact the Pontiac Vibe owners affected by this recall and GM dealers will inspect and repair switches as necessary. Those owners may contact Pontiac Customer Care at 1‑800‑762‑2737.

Recall number 12V491000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 1,242 complaints about visibility problems.

2009 Pontiac Vibe2008 Scion XB2009 Scion XB2008 Scion XD2009 Scion XD2007 Toyota Camry2008 Toyota Camry2009 Toyota Camry2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid2008 Toyota Camry Hybrid2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid2009 Toyota Corolla

Questions about recall 12V491000

Is there a recall on the 2007-2009 Pontiac Vibe, Scion XB and others power window devices and controls?

Yes. Recall 12V491000, reported on October 10, 2012, covers about 2,519,424 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 12V491000?

Toyota will notify its owners, and dealers will inspect the switch and apply a special grease that inhibits heat build up or replace any switch damaged by the defect, free of charge. Toyota owners that experience a problem with a switch should not attempt to make repairs, but should contact their Toyota dealer or the Toyota Customer Experience Center at 1‑800‑331‑4331. General Motors will contact the Pontiac Vibe owners affected by this recall and GM dealers will inspect and repair switches as necessary. Those owners may contact Pontiac Customer Care at 1‑800‑762‑2737.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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