Pontiac Vibe; Scion XB, XD; Toyota Camry and 9 more (2007-2009): Visibility
Recall 12V491000 · Oct 10, 2012 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
2,519,424
vehicles affected
2,519,424
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12V491000
- Date
- Oct 10, 2012
- Maker
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Units affected
- 2,519,424
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Visibility > Power window devices and controls
- Model years
- 2007-2009
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 Camry, Camry Hybrid, RAV4, Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Tundra, Sequoia, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Yaris, Scion xB, Scion xD and Pontiac Vibe vehicles. The power window master switch assemblies in some of these vehicles were built using a less precise process for lubricating the internal components of the switch assemblies. Irregularities in this lubrication process may cause the power window master switch assemblies to malfunction and overheat.
What can happen
If the switch overheats, it may melt, possibly resulting in a fire.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Toyota will notify its owners, and dealers will inspect the switch and apply a special grease that inhibits heat build up or replace any switch damaged by the defect, free of charge. Toyota owners that experience a problem with a switch should not attempt to make repairs, but should contact their Toyota dealer or the Toyota Customer Experience Center at 1-800-331-4331. General Motors will contact the Pontiac Vibe owners affected by this recall and GM dealers will inspect and repair switches as necessary. Those owners may contact Pontiac Customer Care at 1-800-762-2737.
Vehicles covered
13 models, 24 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 12V491000?
13 models: Pontiac Vibe (2009), Scion XB (2008-2009), Scion XD (2008-2009) and 10 more, about 2.52 million vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 12V491000?
Toyota will notify its owners, and dealers will inspect the switch and apply a special grease that inhibits heat build up or replace any switch damaged by the defect, free of charge. Toyota owners that experience a problem with a switch should not attempt to make repairs, but should contact their Toyota dealer or the.
What can happen?
If the switch overheats, it may melt, possibly resulting in a fire.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.