2009 Toyota Camry | 2009 Scion Xd | 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid | 2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid | 2007 Toyota Camry | 2008 Toyota Camry | 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid | 2008 Toyota Highlander | 2008 Scion Xb | 2009 Scion Xb | 2008 Scion Xd | 2008 Toyota Camry Hybrid | 2007 Toyota Yaris | 2007 Toyota Rav4 | 2007 Toyota Tundra | 2008 Toyota Rav4 | 2008 Toyota Yaris | 2008 Toyota Sequoia | 2008 Toyota Tundra | 2009 Toyota Corolla — Visibility: power window devices and controls
Published October 10, 2012 · Recall initiated: October 10, 2012
Summary
NHTSA records recall 12V491000, published October 10, 2012. Recalling firm: Toyota Motor Corporation; 2009 Toyota Camry | 2009 Scion Xd | 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid | 2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid | 2007 Toyota Camry | 2008 Toyota Camry | 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid | 2008 Toyota Highlander | 2008 Scion Xb | 2009 Scion Xb | 2008 Scion Xd | 2008 Toyota Camry Hybrid | 2007 Toyota Yaris | 2007 Toyota Rav4 | 2007 Toyota Tundra | 2008 Toyota Rav4 | 2008 Toyota Yaris | 2008 Toyota Sequoia | 2008 Toyota Tundra | 2009 Toyota Corolla — Visibility: power window devices and controls.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- TOYOTA
- Model
- CAMRY
- Manufacturer
- Toyota Motor Corporation
- Lot
- 2009 TOYOTA CAMRY | 2009 SCION XD | 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID | 2009 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID | 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY | 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY | 2008 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID | 2008 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER | 2008 SCION XB | 2009 SCION XB | 2008 SCION XD | 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID | 2007 TOYOTA YARIS | 2007 TOYOTA RAV4 | 2007 TOYOTA TUNDRA | 2008 TOYOTA RAV4 | 2008 TOYOTA YARIS | 2008 TOYOTA SEQUOIA | 2008 TOYOTA TUNDRA | 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2009 Toyota Camry | 2009 Scion Xd | 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid | 2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid | 2007 Toyota Camry | 2008 Toyota Camry | 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid | 2008 Toyota Highlander | 2008 Scion Xb | 2009 Scion Xb | 2008 Scion Xd | 2008 Toyota Camry Hybrid | 2007 Toyota Yaris | 2007 Toyota Rav4 | 2007 Toyota Tundra | 2008 Toyota Rav4 | 2008 Toyota Yaris | 2008 Toyota Sequoia | 2008 Toyota Tundra | 2009 Toyota Corolla — Visibility: power window devices and controls recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 12V491000 on October 10, 2012. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: TOYOTA. Model: CAMRY.