2008 TOYOTA RAV4 RECALL - #16V396000
RECALL FOR SEATS : FRONT ASSEMBLY : SEAT HEATER/COOLER
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-2008 Camry Solara, 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid, 2006-2011 Rav4 and Tacoma, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2007-2011 Camry hybrid, 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.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2008 TOYOTA RAV4 |
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| Manufacturer |
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC |
| Manufactured between |
12/5/1987 - 1/27/2012 |
| Recalled on |
6/2/2016 |
| Influenced by |
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC |
| Owners Notified on |
7/14/2016 |
| # Affected |
7,749 |
| Recalled for |
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER |
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| 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, 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid, 2006-2011 Rav4 and Tacoma, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2007-2011 Camry hybrid, 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. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| See also |
2008 TOYOTA RAV4 Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
2008 TOYOTA RAV4 Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
2008 TOYOTA RAV4 Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
2008 TOYOTA RAV4 Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, ACCELERATOR PEDAL
2008 TOYOTA RAV4 Recall for AIR BAGS
2008 TOYOTA RAV4 Recall for AIR BAGS, SIDE/WINDOW
2008 TOYOTA RAV4 Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR
2008 TOYOTA RAV4 Recall for VISIBILITY, POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
2008 TOYOTA RAV4 Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR
2008 TOYOTA RAV4 Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, DRIVER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
2008 TOYOTA RAV4 Recall for SEATS, FRONT ASSEMBLY, SEAT HEATER/COOLER
2008 TOYOTA RAV4 Recall for VISIBILITY, POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
2008 TOYOTA RAV4 Recall for SEAT BELTS, REAR/OTHER
2008 TOYOTA RAV4 Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR
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