Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
TOYOTA
Model Of Vehicle
CAMRY HYBRID
Year
2007
Recall Campaign Number
12V491000
Component Description
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
Effect Of Defect
If The Switch Overheats, It May Melt, Possibly Resulting In A Fire.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Start Of Manufacture
20060901
End Of Manufacture
20081219
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
2519424
Date Owners Notified
20121105
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Corporation
Date Report Received
20121010