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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 14V743000

2007 Toyota Highlander | 2009 Toyota Camry | 2010 Toyota Tundra | 2010 Toyota Avalon | 2010 Toyota Rav4 | 2010 Toyota 4runner | 2010 Toyota Fj Cruiser | 2010 Toyota Tacoma | 2010 Toyota Venza | 2011 Toyota Sienna | 2011 Toyota Rav4 | 2011 Toyota Tacoma | 2011 Toyota Sequoia | 2011 Toyota Tundra | 2011 Toyota Corolla | 2011 Toyota Venza | 2011 Toyota 4runner | 2011 Toyota Highlander | 2010 Toyota Prius | 2011 Toyota Prius — Seats: front assembly: seat heater/cooler

Published November 19, 2014 · Recall initiated: November 19, 2014

Summary

NHTSA records recall 14V743000, published November 19, 2014. Recalling firm: Toyota Motor Corporation; 2007 Toyota Highlander | 2009 Toyota Camry | 2010 Toyota Tundra | 2010 Toyota Avalon | 2010 Toyota Rav4 | 2010 Toyota 4runner | 2010 Toyota Fj Cruiser | 2010 Toyota Tacoma | 2010 Toyota Venza | 2011 Toyota Sienna | 2011 Toyota Rav4 | 2011 Toyota Tacoma | 2011 Toyota Sequoia | 2011 Toyota Tundra | 2011 Toyota Corolla | 2011 Toyota Venza | 2011 Toyota 4runner | 2011 Toyota Highlander | 2010 Toyota Prius | 2011 Toyota Prius — Seats: front assembly: seat heater/cooler.

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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.

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Recall details

Brand
TOYOTA
Model
HIGHLANDER
Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Corporation
Lot
2007 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER | 2009 TOYOTA CAMRY | 2010 TOYOTA TUNDRA | 2010 TOYOTA AVALON | 2010 TOYOTA RAV4 | 2010 TOYOTA 4RUNNER | 2010 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER | 2010 TOYOTA TACOMA | 2010 TOYOTA VENZA | 2011 TOYOTA SIENNA | 2011 TOYOTA RAV4 | 2011 TOYOTA TACOMA | 2011 TOYOTA SEQUOIA | 2011 TOYOTA TUNDRA | 2011 TOYOTA COROLLA | 2011 TOYOTA VENZA | 2011 TOYOTA 4RUNNER | 2011 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER | 2010 TOYOTA PRIUS | 2011 TOYOTA PRIUS
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2007 Toyota Highlander | 2009 Toyota Camry | 2010 Toyota Tundra | 2010 Toyota Avalon | 2010 Toyota Rav4 | 2010 Toyota 4runner | 2010 Toyota Fj Cruiser | 2010 Toyota Tacoma | 2010 Toyota Venza | 2011 Toyota Sienna | 2011 Toyota Rav4 | 2011 Toyota Tacoma | 2011 Toyota Sequoia | 2011 Toyota Tundra | 2011 Toyota Corolla | 2011 Toyota Venza | 2011 Toyota 4runner | 2011 Toyota Highlander | 2010 Toyota Prius | 2011 Toyota Prius — Seats: front assembly: seat heater/cooler recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 14V743000 on November 19, 2014. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: TOYOTA. Model: HIGHLANDER.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)