Toyota 4RUNNER, Avalon, Camry, Camry Hybrid and 12 more (2009-2013): Seats
Recall 13V014000 · Jan 16, 2013 · Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC
3,235
vehicles affected
3,235
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13V014000
- Date
- Jan 16, 2013
- Maker
- Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC
- Units affected
- 3,235
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Seats; Air bags > Frontal > Sensor/control module-inactive
- Model years
- 2009-2013
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain models interspersed through model years 2009 through 2013 as follows: model year 2009-2012 Tacoma, 4Runner, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Prius, and RAV4; model year 2009-2010 Avalon, FJ Cruiser, and Highlander Hybrid; model year 2010-2013 model year Corolla, Sienna and Tundra; model year 2009-2013 Highlander and Venza; model year 2012 Prius V; and model year 2010-2012 Sequoia. During modification by SET to include accessories such as leather seat covers, seat heaters or headrest DVD systems, these vehicles may not have had the passenger seat occupant sensing system calibration tested. Without passing the calibration test, the occupant sensing system may not operate as designed.
What can happen
If the front passenger seat occupant sensing system is out of calibration, the front passenger airbags may not deploy or they may deploy inappropriately for the passenger's size and position. This could increase the risk of personal injury during the event of a vehicle crash necessitating airbag deployment.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Southeast Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will test the sensitivity of the occupant detection sensors, and recalibrate them as necessary. The recall began on March 21, 2013. Owners may contact Southeast Toyota at 1-800-301-6859.
Vehicles covered
16 models, 56 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Toyota | 4RUNNER | 2009-2012 |
| Toyota | Avalon | 2009-2010 |
| Toyota | Camry | 2009-2012 |
| Toyota | Camry Hybrid | 2009-2012 |
| Toyota | Corolla | 2010-2013 |
| Toyota | FJ Cruiser | 2009-2010 |
| Toyota | Highlander | 2009-2013 |
| Toyota | Highlander Hybrid | 2009-2010 |
| Toyota | Prius | 2009-2012 |
| Toyota | Prius V | 2012 |
| Toyota | RAV4 | 2009-2012 |
| Toyota | Sequoia | 2010-2012 |
| Toyota | Sienna | 2010-2013 |
| Toyota | Tacoma | 2009-2012 |
| Toyota | Tundra | 2010-2013 |
| Toyota | Venza | 2009-2013 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 13V014000?
16 models: Toyota 4RUNNER (2009-2012), Toyota Avalon (2009-2010), Toyota Camry (2009-2012) and 13 more, about 3,235 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 13V014000?
Southeast Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will test the sensitivity of the occupant detection sensors, and recalibrate them as necessary. The recall began on March 21, 2013. Owners may contact Southeast Toyota at 1-800-301-6859.
What can happen?
If the front passenger seat occupant sensing system is out of calibration, the front passenger airbags may not deploy or they may deploy inappropriately for the passenger's size and position. This could increase the risk of personal injury during the event of a vehicle crash necessitating airbag deployment.
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.