Toyota Recalls Vehicles Due to Power Window Switch Fire Risk

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

• fire
• overheating

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.

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