NHTSA recall 14V-743 (14V743000)
seats recall reported November 19, 2014 - about 3,233 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 14V743000
- Also written as
- 14V-743
- Reported
- November 19, 2014
- Vehicles affected
- ~3,233
- Component
- seats
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
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 fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 14V-743 when calling a dealer.
Affected 13 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.