Component
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
What Happened
The Power Window Master Switch (PWMS) is a crucial part that controls all the windows in your vehicle. It's like the brain of your window system, and it might not have been properly lubricated during manufacturing.
Risk if Unfixed
If the switch gets damaged by dirt or moisture, it could overheat and catch fire, potentially causing significant damage to your vehicle or even a fire hazard.
Free Fix
Your Toyota dealer will inspect the switch and either apply some special lubricant or replace the switch's circuit board if necessary, all for free. You'll receive a notice with instructions on how to schedule the repair, which is expected to start on December 20, 2015.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — 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.
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