Toyota Motor Co. is recalling 2.5 million vehicles sold in the United States due to a potential risk of fire. On a worldwide basis, the recall involves 7.43 million vehicles sold under the Toyota and Scion brands.
The latest recall is the result of a problem with a potentially defective power window switch on the driver’s side of the affected vehicles which, the maker says, “may experience a “notchy” or sticky feel during operation. If commercially available lubricants are applied to the switch in an attempt to address the “notchy” or sticky feel, melting of the switch assembly or smoke could occur and lead to a fire under some circumstances.”
In the U.S., the vehicles involved in the latest recall include:
- 2007 – 2009 Camry sedans, approx. 938,100 vehicles;
- 2007 – 2009 Camry Hybrids, approx. 116,800 vehicles;
- 2007 – 2009 RAV4 crossovers, approx. 336,400 vehicles;
- 2007 – 2009 Tundra pickups, approx. 337,100 vehicles;
- 2007 – 2008 Yaris subcompacts, approx. 110,300 vehicles;
- 2008 Highlander SUVs, approx. 135,400 vehicles;
- 2008 Highlander Hybrids, approx. 23,200 vehicles;
- 2008 – 2009 Scion xD models, approx. 34,400 vehicles;
- 2008 – 2009 Scion xA models, approx. 77,500 vehicles;
- 2008- 2009 Sequoia SUVs, approx. 38,500 vehicles;
- 2009 Corolla compacts, approx. 270,900 vehicles; and
- 2009 Matrix crossovers; approx. 53,800 vehicles.
The maker estimates the inspection and repair process will take little more than an hour and involves the disassembly of the master switch and, if necessary, the application of a special fluorine grease. Click here for more info
