NHTSA recall 16V-396 (16V396000)
seats recall reported June 2, 2016 - about 7,749 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 16V396000
- Also written as
- 16V-396
- Manufacturer number
- SET16B
- Reported
- June 2, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- ~7,749
- Component
- seats
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 16V-396 when calling a dealer.
Affected 14 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.