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NHTSARecalled Nov 19, 2014 · #14V743000

Seat Heater Electrical Wiring

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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. 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.

Product details

Product
Seat Heater Electrical Wiring
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC
Model numbers
2011 Prius, 2011 Venza, 2010 Avalon, 2010 FJ, 2011 Sienna, 2011 Tacoma
UPCs

What you should 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.

View the official CPSC notice