Toyota Recalls Vehicles Due to Seat Heater Wiring Fire Risk
Toyota is recalling specific models because seat cushion compression may damage heater wiring, creating a fire and injury risk.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
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 fire and personal injury from damaged wiring, but the source text does not report any actual injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.
Plain-English summary
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 Toyota vehicles, including the Prius, Corolla, Venza, Avalon, FJ Cruiser, Sienna, Sequoia, Tacoma, Camry, Highlander, Tundra, RAV4, and 4Runner. The recall involves approximately 3,233 vehicles equipped with seat heater accessories.
The affected vehicles may experience compression of the seat cushion, which can damage the seat heater wiring. This damage could cause the wires to short, increasing the risk of the seat burning and causing personal injury to the occupant.
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 begin in January 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- TOYOTA HIGHLANDER, CAMRY, PRIUS, SEQUOIA
- Brand
- TOYOTA
- Manufacturer
- Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC
- Category
- Vehicle — Seat Heater
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 3,233
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 (13)
- HIGHLANDER
- CAMRY
- PRIUS
- SEQUOIA
- TACOMA
- TUNDRA
- AVALON
- SIENNA
- FJ CRUISER
- RAV4
- 4RUNNER
- VENZA
- COROLLA
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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