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2005-2011 Toyota 4RUNNER, Toyota Avalon and others recall: seat heater/cooler

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC reported this safety recall on November 19, 2014. It covers about 3,233 vehicles.

vehicles affected
3,233
reported
Nov 19, 2014
owners notified
Jan 29, 2015
related complaints
213

Seats: front assembly: seat heater/cooler

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.
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.
Remedy
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 1‑866‑405‑4226.

Recall number 14V743000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 213 complaints about seats problems.

2009 Toyota Camry

Questions about recall 14V743000

Is there a recall on the 2005-2011 Toyota 4RUNNER, Toyota Avalon and others seat heater/cooler?

Yes. Recall 14V743000, reported on November 19, 2014, covers about 3,233 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 14V743000?

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 1‑866‑405‑4226.

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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