NHTSA Recall 12V491000
NHTSA Campaign Id 12V491000; Date: Oct. 10, 2012
If the switch overheats, it may melt, possibly resulting in a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2009 Pontiac Vibe; 2008 Scion XB; 2009 Scion XB; 2008 Scion XD; 2009 Scion XD; 2007 Toyota Camry; 2008 Toyota Camry; 2009 Toyota Camry; 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid; 2008 Toyota Camry Hybrid; 2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid; 2009 Toyota Corolla; 2009 Toyota Corolla Matrix; 2008 Toyota Highlander; 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid; 2007 Toyota RAV4; 2008 Toyota RAV4; 2009 Toyota RAV4; 2008 Toyota Sequoia; 2009 Toyota Sequoia; 2007 Toyota Tundra; 2008 Toyota Tundra; 2007 Toyota Yaris; 2008 Toyota Yaris
Component: Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls
Manufactured by: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Affected Units:: 2,519,424
Recall Summary:
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 camry, camry hybrid, rav4, corolla, corolla matrix, tundra, sequoia, highlander, highlander hybrid, yaris, scion xb, scion xd and pontiac vibe vehicles. The power window master switch assemblies in some of these vehicles were built using a less precise process for lubricating the internal components of the switch assemblies. Irregularities in this lubrication process may cause the power window master switch assemblies to malfunction and overheat.
How to Fix:
Toyota will notify its owners, and dealers will inspect the switch and apply a special grease that inhibits heat build up or replace any switch damaged by the defect, free of charge. Toyota owners that experience a problem with a switch should not attempt to make repairs, but should contact their Toyota dealer or the Toyota customer experience center at 1-800-331-4331. General motors will contact the pontiac vibe owners affected by this recall and gm dealers will inspect and repair switches as necessary. Those owners may contact pontiac customer care at 1-800-762-2737.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 5, 2012
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