Recalls for 2008 Toyota Camry Solara

DEFECT #1 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Posted on: 2010-02-03
Description
Gulf states toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no.  110, tire selection and rims.  These vehicles were sold between september 1, 2005 and june 2, 2008 without the requisite load carrying capacity modification labels.

Consequence
This does not meet the standard requirements.

Corrective Action
Dealers will mail to consumers the corrected label or the customer will have the option for dealers to install the label free of charge.  Dealers will also correct the owner's manual.  The safety recall began on may 27, 2010.  Owners may contact gulf states toyota at 713-580-3300.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

DEFECT #2 - SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER

Posted on: 2016-06-02
Description
Southeast toyota distributors, llc (set) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4runner, highlander, sequoia, and sienna, 2005-2010 avalon and tundra, 2006-2008 camry solara, 2006-2011 rav4 and tacoma, 2007-2010 fj cruiser, 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.

Consequence
If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action
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.

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.