4 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Posted on: 1989-10-26
Description
Occupant release of the lap belt in a certain manner could cause the belt retractor to lock at the retracted and stowed position.
Consequence
Seat belts may be unusable or occupants may bediscouraged from using belts, increasing their potential for injury in anaccidental or sudden stop.
Corrective Action
Replace lap belt with a redesigned belt guide.
Notes
System: front lap belt.vehicle description: passenger cars.
DEFECT #2 - LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Posted on: 1992-09-29
Description
The electronic control unit (ecu) for the power door lock system can fail, causing the contacts to weld, and resulting in door lock solenoid damage, with failure of the door to lock or unlock, even under manual operation.
Consequence
If the door fails to open after ecu failure, vehicleoccupants would have increased difficulty exiting the vehicle in an emergency.
Corrective Action
Install an additional subcircuit relay control to prevent malfunction of original relays in the ecu.
Notes
System: structure: power door locks.vehicle description: passenger cars with power door locks.
DEFECT #3 - EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:JACKS
Posted on: 1988-08-16
Description
Due to a design defect in the thread profile of the car jack, when the wagon is raised, the jack may be unable to sustain the vehicle.
Consequence
Jack could lower itself with potential to cause personalinjury.
Corrective Action
Replace jack.
Notes
System: car jack.vehicle description: station wagons.
DEFECT #4 - 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.