CarRecallWatch- Component
- VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Some Toyota vehicles may have a power window master switch where grease was inconsistently applied to the sliding electrical contacts during manufacturing. Without that lubricant, debris and moisture can get into the switch and cause a short circuit. The switch assembly may then overheat and melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
Dealers will inspect the switch. If no abnormality is found, they will apply lubricant to the switch. If an abnormality is found, the power window master switch circuit board will be replaced free of charge.
Owners will be notified by Toyota, with the recall expected to begin December 20, 2015. You can contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331 (Toyota recall number C0M). Check your VIN for open recalls on your vehicle.
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