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2011 TOYOTA 4Runner SEATS Recalls

2 recalls Highest severity: Low Priority

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service for SEATS issues.

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SEATS Safety Recalls

Low Priority #16V396000 Plain English
Component

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER

Manufacturer
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC
What Happened
The seat heater in your vehicle is a part that warms or cools your seat cushions. It's made up of a copper strand element and electrical wiring. In some 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and other models from 2005 to 2011, the wiring in the seat heaters can get damaged when the seat cushion is compressed.
Risk if Unfixed
If the wiring gets damaged, the copper heating element can short circuit, which could cause a fire while you're driving or parked.
Free Fix
Your dealer will disconnect the seat heaters, and you'll get a refund for the cost of the accessory. This service is free, and you should schedule it as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Original — Remedy
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.
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Low Priority #14V743000 Plain English
Component

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER

Manufacturer
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC
What Happened
The seat heater in your vehicle is a system that warms or cools your seat. In certain models, the seat cushion could compress the wires that power this system.
Risk if Unfixed
If the wires are damaged, they could short circuit, causing the seat to catch fire and potentially burn you. This is a serious risk to your safety while driving or sitting in the vehicle.
Free Fix
Your dealer will disable the seat heaters with copper strand heating elements, at no cost to you, and refund the purchase price of the accessory. You'll be notified when the repair is ready, and you should schedule it as soon as possible to ensure your safety.
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Original — What Happened
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Prius and Corolla, 2009-2011 Venza, 2006-2010 Avalon, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2005-2011 Sienna and Sequoia, 2006-2011 Tacoma 4x2 and 4x4, Camry, Highlander, Tundra 4x2 and 4x4, and 2007-2011 Rav4 and 4Runner. The affected vehicles may experience compression of the seat cushion which may damage the seat heater wiring.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Damage to the seat heater wiring could cause the wires to short, increasing the risk of the seat burning and causing personal injury to the occupant.
Original — Remedy
SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the heaters with copper strand heating elements and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory, free of charge. The recall is expected to began in January 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →

Other TOYOTA 4Runner 2011 Recalls

AIR BAGS
4 recalls
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2 recalls
EQUIPMENT
1 recall
STRUCTURE
1 recall

Other TOYOTA 4Runner Years

2013
6 recalls
2012
8 recalls
2010
12 recalls
2009
6 recalls
2008
5 recalls
2007
5 recalls
2006
5 recalls
2005
5 recalls
2004
2 recalls
2003
3 recalls
2002
3 recalls
2001
3 recalls
2000
2 recalls

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