Pontiac / Scion / Toyota recall: Visibility
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 could happen
If the switch overheats, it may melt, possibly resulting in a fire.
The fix
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
- Pontiac Vibe 2009
- Scion Xb 2008–2009
- Scion Xd 2008–2009
- Toyota Camry 2007–2009
- Toyota Camry Hybrid 2007–2009
- Toyota Corolla 2009
- Toyota Corolla Matrix 2009
- Toyota Highlander 2008
- Toyota Highlander Hybrid 2008
- Toyota Rav4 2007–2009
- Toyota Sequoia 2008–2009
- Toyota Tundra 2007–2008
- Toyota Yaris 2007–2008
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 12V491000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Reported to NHTSA
- Oct 10, 2012
- Owners notified
- Nov 5, 2012
- Vehicles or items affected
- 2,519,424
- Started by
- NHTSA investigation
- Built
- Sep 1, 2006 to Dec 19, 2008
- Part
- Visibility › Power window devices and controls
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Lexus / Toyota recall: Fuel system, gasoline Jan 22, 2025
- Toyota recall: Seats Feb 21, 2024
- Lexus / Toyota recall: Air bags Dec 20, 2023
- Toyota recall: Wheels Jun 15, 2023
- Toyota recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Nov 17, 2021
- Lexus / Toyota recall: Fuel system, gasoline Nov 4, 2020
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.