Recall 12V491000: Power Window Switch Overheating

VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S):

Toyota/Camry 2007-2009

Toyota/Camry HV 2007-2009

Toyota/Corolla 2009

Toyota/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

MANUFACTURER: Toyota Motor North America, Inc.

REPORT RECEIPT DATE: October 10, 2012

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12V491000

NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: PE12002

COMPONENT: Visibility: Power Window Devices and Controls

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: N/A

SUMMARY:
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 Camry, Camry Hybrid, RAV4, Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Tundra, Sequoia, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Yaris 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.

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

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.

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.