The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·15V689000·Announced 2015-10-22

Toyota Recalls Vehicles Due to Power Window Switch Fire Risk

Toyota is recalling specific 2006-2011 models because inconsistent lubricant on the power window switch may cause overheating and fire.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a defect that increases the risk of a fire, which aligns with the rubric criterion for 'significant injury/property-damage reports' or structural vehicle defects involving fire hazards.

Plain-English summary

Toyota Motor Company is recalling certain model year 2006-2011 vehicles, including the Tundra, Sequoia, Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Scion xB, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Camry, Camry Hybrid, RAV4, Yaris, Scion xD, and Pontiac Vibe. The recall involves approximately 1.8 million vehicles.

During manufacturing, grease lubricant may have been inconsistently applied to the sliding electrical contacts of the Power Window Master Switch (PWMS). If these contacts are not protected by lubricant, debris and moisture entering the switch may cause a short circuit. This can cause the switch assembly to overheat and melt, increasing the risk of a fire.

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the switch. If no abnormality is found, a lubricant will be applied. If an abnormality is found, the PWMS circuit board will be replaced. This service is free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 20, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
TOYOTA, PONTIAC, SCION COROLLA MATRIX, COROLLA, TUNDRA, SEQUOIA
Brand
TOYOTA
Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Category
Vehicle — Power Window Switch
Hazard
Affected units
1,814,284

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)

  • COROLLA MATRIX
  • COROLLA
  • TUNDRA
  • SEQUOIA
  • RAV4
  • YARIS
  • VIBE
  • HIGHLANDER
  • XB
  • HIGHLANDER HYBRID
  • CAMRY HYBRID
  • CAMRY
  • XD

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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