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HighNHTSA·13V014000·Announced 2013-01-16

Toyota Recalls Vehicles for Passenger Seat Occupant Sensing System Calibration

Southeast Toyota Distributors is recalling specific 2009-2013 Toyota models because the passenger seat occupant sensing system may not be calibrated, potentially affecting airbag deployment.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where the airbag system may not operate as designed, increasing injury risk in a crash, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2009 through 2013 model year Toyota vehicles, including the Sienna, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Camry Hybrid, Camry, Prius, Tacoma, 4Runner, FJ Cruiser, RAV4, Avalon, Venza, Corolla, Sequoia, Tundra, and Prius V. The recall involves vehicles that were modified by SET to include accessories such as leather seat covers, seat heaters, or headrest DVD systems. During these modifications, the passenger seat occupant sensing system calibration may not have been tested.

If the front passenger seat occupant sensing system is out of calibration, the front passenger airbags may not deploy or may deploy inappropriately for the passenger's size and position. This condition could increase the risk of personal injury during a vehicle crash that necessitates airbag deployment.

Southeast Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will test the sensitivity of the occupant detection sensors and recalibrate them as necessary. The recall began on March 21, 2013. Owners may contact Southeast Toyota at 1-800-301-6859 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
TOYOTA HIGHLANDER, HIGHLANDER HYBRID, CAMRY HYBRID, CAMRY
Brand
TOYOTA
Manufacturer
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Airbag / Occupant Sensing
Hazard
Affected units
3,235

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (16)

  • HIGHLANDER
  • HIGHLANDER HYBRID
  • CAMRY HYBRID
  • CAMRY
  • PRIUS
  • TACOMA
  • 4RUNNER
  • FJ CRUISER
  • RAV4
  • AVALON
  • VENZA
  • COROLLA
  • SEQUOIA
  • SIENNA
  • TUNDRA
  • PRIUS V

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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