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2009 TOYOTA FJ Cruiser 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 car is a component that warms or cools your seat. In some models, the wiring in this heater can get damaged when the seat cushion is squished.
Risk if Unfixed
If the wiring gets damaged, the heating element could short circuit, causing a fire in your vehicle. This could happen while you're driving or sitting in the car.
Free Fix
Your dealer will disable the seat heaters by disconnecting them, and they'll also give you a full refund for the seat heater accessory you purchased. This service is free, and you should schedule it with your dealer when you receive 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 uses warm wires to keep you cozy on chilly days. In some models, the wires can get damaged if the seat cushion gets compressed.
Risk if Unfixed
If the wires get damaged, they could short circuit and cause the seat to catch fire, leading to burns on the occupant. This is a serious risk to your safety.
Free Fix
Your dealer will disconnect the faulty seat heaters and refund the cost of the accessory, free of charge. Just wait for the notification, and they'll take care of the rest.
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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 FJ Cruiser 2009 Recalls

EQUIPMENT
6 recalls
SEAT BELTS
1 recall
AIR BAGS
1 recall
TIRES
1 recall
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 recall

Other TOYOTA FJ Cruiser Years

2015
1 recall
2014
5 recalls
2013
4 recalls
2012
5 recalls
2011
7 recalls
2010
12 recalls
2008
11 recalls
2007
9 recalls

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