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Toyota electrical wiring in the seat heaters may be damaged when the seat cushion is compressed.

NHTSA campaign 16V-396 · Reported June 2, 2016 · 7,749 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Toyota 4Runner, Avalon, Camry, Camry Solara, Corolla, FJ Cruiser, Highlander, Prius, RAV4, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma, Tundra and Venza
VEHICLES AFFECTED
7,749
REMEDY
SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the seat heaters, free of charge, and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory.
COST
Free

The short version

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC reported a problem with the front assembly seat heater/cooler. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

The electrical wiring in the seat heaters may be damaged when the seat cushion is compressed.

WHY IT MATTERS

If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

WHAT TO DO

SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the seat heaters, free of charge, and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 16V-396.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2005–2011Toyota 4Runner
2005–2010Toyota Avalon
1988–2010Toyota Camry
2006–2008Toyota Camry Solara
1989–2010Toyota Corolla
2007–2010Toyota FJ Cruiser
2005–2011Toyota Highlander
2010–2012Toyota Prius
2006–2011Toyota RAV4
2005–2011Toyota Sequoia
2005–2011Toyota Sienna
2006–2011Toyota Tacoma
2005–2010Toyota Tundra
2009–2010Toyota Venza

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

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