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1990-2012 Toyota 4RUNNER, Toyota Avalon and others recall: seat heater/cooler

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC reported this safety recall on June 2, 2016. It covers about 7,749 vehicles.

vehicles affected
7,749
reported
Jun 2, 2016
owners notified
Jul 14, 2016
related complaints
241

Seats: front assembly: seat heater/cooler

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.
Risk
If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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 1‑866‑405‑4226. SET number for this recall is SET16B.

Recall number 16V396000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 241 complaints about seats problems.

2008 Toyota 4RUNNER2009 Toyota 4RUNNER2010 Toyota 4RUNNER2011 Toyota 4RUNNER2007 Toyota Avalon2008 Toyota Avalon2009 Toyota Avalon2010 Toyota Avalon2007 Toyota Camry2008 Toyota Camry2009 Toyota Camry2010 Toyota Camry

Questions about recall 16V396000

Is there a recall on the 1990-2012 Toyota 4RUNNER, Toyota Avalon and others seat heater/cooler?

Yes. Recall 16V396000, reported on June 2, 2016, covers about 7,749 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 16V396000?

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 1‑866‑405‑4226. SET number for this recall is SET16B.

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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