Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing | NHTSA Recall #15V689000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V689000 by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. Affecting model year 2009-2011 tundra, sequoia, corolla, corolla matrix and scion xb, 2008-2011 highlander and highlander hybrid, 2007 camry and camry hybrid, 2009 camry and camry hybrid, 2006-2011 rav4, 2006-2010 yaris, and 2009-2010 scion xd and pontiac vibe vehicles Includes 1,814,284 affected units, Power Window Master Switch may Melt, component: VISIBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2009-2011 tundra, sequoia, corolla, corolla matrix and scion xb, 2008-2011 highlander and highlander hybrid, 2007 camry and camry hybrid, 2009 camry and camry hybrid, 2006-2011 rav4, 2006-2010 yaris, and 2009-2010 scion xd and pontiac vibe vehicles

Defect Summary

Toyota motor company (toyota) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 tundra, sequoia, corolla, corolla matrix and scion xb, 2008-2011 highlander and highlander hybrid, 2007 camry and camry hybrid, 2009 camry and camry hybrid, 2006-2011 rav4, 2006-2010 yaris, and 2009-2010 scion xd and pontiac vibe vehicles. during the manufacturing of the power window master switch (pwms), grease lubricant may have been inconsistently applied to the sliding electrical contacts.

Corrective Action

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the switch, applying a lubricant if no abnormality is found. If abnormality is found, the pwms circuit board will be replaced, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin december 20, 2015. owners may contact toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is c0m.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V689000
Report Received Date: 2015-10-22T00:00:00
Subject: Power window master switch may melt
Component: Visibility
Potentially Affected Units: 1,814,284

Details

MFR Campaign Number: C0M
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Toyota motor company (toyota) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 tundra, sequoia, corolla, corolla matrix and scion xb, 2008-2011 highlander and highlander hybrid, 2007 camry and camry hybrid, 2009 camry and camry hybrid, 2006-2011 rav4, 2006-2010 yaris, and 2009-2010 scion xd and pontiac vibe vehicles. during the manufacturing of the power window master switch (pwms), grease lubricant may have been inconsistently applied to the sliding electrical contacts.
Consequence Summary: If the sliding electrical contacts are not protected by lubricant, debris and moisture that get into the switch may cause a short circuit and the switch assembly may overheat and melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the switch, applying a lubricant if no abnormality is found. If abnormality is found, the pwms circuit board will be replaced, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin december 20, 2015. owners may contact toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is c0m.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 45.68

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NHTSA ID: 15V689000
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Created At: 1742808662
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