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2009-2013 Toyota 4RUNNER, Toyota Avalon and others recall: seats

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC reported this safety recall on January 16, 2013. It covers about 3,235 vehicles.

vehicles affected
3,235
reported
Jan 16, 2013
owners notified
Mar 21, 2013
related complaints
199

Seats

What is wrong
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain models interspersed through model years 2009 through 2013 as follows: model year 2009-2012 Tacoma, 4Runner, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Prius, and RAV4; model year 2009-2010 Avalon, FJ Cruiser, and Highlander Hybrid; model year 2010-2013 model year Corolla, Sienna and Tundra; model year 2009-2013 Highlander and Venza; model year 2012 Prius V; and model year 2010-2012 Sequoia. During modification by SET to include accessories such as leather seat covers, seat heaters or headrest DVD systems, these vehicles may not have had the passenger seat occupant sensing system calibration tested. Without passing the calibration test, the occupant sensing system may not operate as designed.
Risk
If the front passenger seat occupant sensing system is out of calibration, the front passenger airbags may not deploy or they may deploy inappropriately for the passenger's size and position. This could increase the risk of personal injury during the event of a vehicle crash necessitating airbag deployment.
Remedy
Southeast Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will test the sensitivity of the occupant detection sensors, and recalibrate them as necessary. The recall began on March 21, 2013. Owners may contact Southeast Toyota at 1‑800‑301‑6859.

Recall number 13V014000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 199 complaints about seats problems.

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Questions about recall 13V014000

Is there a recall on the 2009-2013 Toyota 4RUNNER, Toyota Avalon and others seats?

Yes. Recall 13V014000, reported on January 16, 2013, covers about 3,235 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 13V014000?

Southeast Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will test the sensitivity of the occupant detection sensors, and recalibrate them as necessary. The recall began on March 21, 2013. Owners may contact Southeast Toyota at 1‑800‑301‑6859.

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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