• October 10, 2012Visibility

  Power Window Master Switch may Melt

  NHTSA campaign 12V-491 · 2,519,424 vehicles potentially affected · Visibility

  The defect: 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.

  The risk: If the switch overheats, it may melt, possibly resulting in a fire.

  The remedy: 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.

• October 5, 2009Speed control

  Pedal entrapment

  NHTSA campaign 09V-388 · 4,445,056 vehicles potentially affected · Vehicle speed control

  The defect: Toyota is recalling certain model year 2004-2010 passenger vehicles. The accelerator pedal can get stuck in the wide open position due to its being trapped by an unsecured or incompatible driver's floor mat.

  The risk: A stuck open accelerator pedal may result in very high vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop the vehicle, which could cause a crash, serious injury or death.

  The remedy: Toyota filed an amended defect report on november 25, 2009, stating that dealers will modify the accelerator pedal and, on certain vehicles, alter the shape of the floor surface under the pedal. These changes address the risk of pedal entrapment due to interference with the floor mat. Redesigned accelerator pedals will become available beginning in april 2010 and dealers will replace any modified pedal with the new pedal if desired. Also, dealers will replace any genuine toyota or lexus all-weather floor mats with redesigned all-weather mats, or repurchase the previous mats from owners who do…

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Common questions

Does the 2008 Toyota Camry Hybrid have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 campaigns for the 2008 Toyota Camry Hybrid: 12V-491 (Power Window Master Switch may Melt); 09V-388 (Pedal entrapment).

How do I know if my 2008 Toyota Camry Hybrid has an open recall?

Enter your VIN in NHTSA’s recall lookup. Most campaigns cover only part of a model year’s production, and the lookup also shows whether the repair has already been done on your vehicle.

Will the dealer charge to fix the 2008 Toyota Camry Hybrid?

No. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge by Toyota dealers. Quote the NHTSA campaign number when you book.