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NHTSA 14V743000 United States

Toyota 4Runner recall: Seats:front Assembly:seat Heater/cooler

Official safety recall 14V743000 published by NHTSA.

High risk

Contact an authorised dealer of the maker. Recall repairs are free of charge.

Campaign14V743000
ComponentSeats:front Assembly:seat Heater/cooler
Report date2014-11-19
ManufacturerSoutheast Toyota Distributors, LLC
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Affected vehicles

VehicleModel yearMarket
Toyota Tundra2011United States
Toyota Venza2011United States
Toyota Tacoma2011United States
Toyota Sequoia2011United States
Toyota Sienna2011United States
Toyota RAV42011United States
Toyota Prius2011United States
Toyota Highlander2011United States
Toyota Corolla2011United States
Toyota Camry2011United States
Toyota 4Runner2011United States

The problem

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Prius and Corolla, 2009-2011 Venza, 2006-2010 Avalon, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2005-2011 Sienna and Sequoia, 2006-2011 Tacoma 4x2 and 4x4, Camry, Highlander, Tundra 4x2 and 4x4, and 2007-2011 Rav4 and 4Runner. The affected vehicles may experience compression of the seat cushion which may damage the seat heater wiring.

Damage to the seat heater wiring could cause the wires to short, increasing the risk of the seat burning and causing personal injury to the occupant.

The official remedy

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 began in January 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226.