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2008 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER Recall - Campaign #12V491000

 
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2008 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER RECALL - #12V491000

RECALL FOR VISIBILITY : POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

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.

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Recall Details
Vehicle 2008 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER
Manufacturer Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Manufactured between 5/25/2007 - 7/31/2008
Recalled on 10/10/2012
Influenced by OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION
Owners Notified on 11/5/2012
# Affected 2,519,424
Recalled for VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
 
Description 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.
Consequences If the switch overheats, it may melt, possibly resulting in a fire.
Corrective action 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.
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.
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Technical Service Bulletins Mar 17, 2009 - 117000 DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL
TOYOTA: MULTIPLE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED, VEHICLE NOT SHIFTING FROM PARK TO DRIVE, AND OTHER ACCESSORIES BECOMING INOPERATIVE AFTER VEHICLE HAS COLD SOAKED IN SUBFREEZING AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURES. *PE UPDAT

Jun 05, 2008 - 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY
THE HV BATTERY COVER FOR THE 2008 MODEL YEAR HIGHLANDER HV HAS BEEN DESIGNED TO INCLUDE A CONNECTOR COVER. *NJ

Oct 30, 2007 - 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
FLOOR MAT INSTALLATION DURING (PDS) PRE-DELIVERY SERVICE. *NJ

Sep 26, 2007 - 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN - SSC 70E OWNER'S WARRANTY INFORMATION LETTER. *NJ

Sep 25, 2007 - 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ISC LEARNING PROCEDURE. WHEN THE BATTERY IS DISCONNECTED OR LOWER THAN 7 VOLTS, IT IS NECESSARY TO PERFORM THE ISC LEARNING PROCEDURE TO GET IT BACK TO IDLE SPEED CONTROL. *KB

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