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🔥 Fire riskNHTSA 16V396📅 Jun 2, 2016

2005–2011 Toyota 4Runner & 2005–2011 Toyota Highlander + 12 more recall: seats

⚠️ What's wrong

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-2008 Camry Solara, 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid, 2006-2011 Rav4 and Tacoma, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2007-2011 Camry hybrid, 2009-2010 Venza, 2010-2012 Prius, 1988-1990 and 2005-2010 Camry, and 1989 and 2009-2010 Corolla vehicles equipped with aftermarket accessory seat heaters with a copper strand heating element. The electrical wiring in the seat heaters may be damaged when the seat cushion is compressed.

💥 The risk

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

🔧 The fix

SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the seat heaters, free of charge, and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET number for this recall is SET16B.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
16V396000
Manufacturer recall #
SET16B
Manufacturer
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC
Vehicles affected
7,749
Component
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
Owner phone
1-866-405-4226
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jul 14, 2016
Built
Dec 5, 1987 – Jan 27, 2012
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 16V396 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 16V396?

2005–2011 Toyota 4Runner & 2005–2011 Toyota Highlander + 12 more. 7,749 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Toyota dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-866-405-4226.