If the sliding electrical contacts are not protected by lubricant, debris and moisture that get into the switch may cause a short circuit and the switch assembly may overheat and melt, increasing the risk of a fire.

Visibility — Power Window Devices And Controls

Date Announced

OCT 22, 2015

Vehicles Affected

1,814,284

Toyota Recall #

C0M

NHTSA Campaign #

15V689000

Summary

Toyota Motor Company (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Tundra, Sequoia, Corolla, Corolla Matrix and Scion xB, 2008-2011 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2007 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2009 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2006-2011 RAV4, 2006-2010 Yaris, and 2009-2010 Scion xD and Pontiac Vibe vehicles. During the manufacturing of the Power Window Master Switch (PWMS), grease lubricant may have been inconsistently applied to the sliding electrical contacts.

Actions

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the switch, applying a lubricant if no abnormality is found. If abnormality is found, the PWMS circuit board will be replaced, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 20, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is C0M.

Documents (30)

• Recall Acknowledgement
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - GM CUSTOMER CARE AND AFTERSALES DCS3844 Date: November 13, 2015
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) - Toyota vehicles equipped with power windows
• Recall Quarterly Report - 2015-Q4
• Defect Notice 573 Report
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - GM CUSTOMER CARE AND AFTERSALES DCS3850 URGENT - DISTRIBUTE IMMEDIATELY Date: November 19, 2015 Subject: 15791A Safety Recall Power Window Master Switch Failure Revised Part Section Text
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - IMPORTANT UPDATE Product Support Division DATE 12/16/2015 TOPIC The remedy is now available for all Phase 2 VINs.
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - 10/20/2015 The previous C0M Dealer Letter has been superseded by the attached version.
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - 10/25/2015 • Phase 2 VINs are now searchable on TIS. • Part ordering process has been updated.
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - GM CUSTOMER CARE AND AFTERSALES DCS3819 URGENT - DISTRIBUTE IMMEDIATELY Date: October 23, 2015 Subject: Upcoming Safety Recall – 15791 Power Window Master Switch Failure
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - 10/27/2015 The Phase 2 (C1M) interim VIN ranges have been updated.
• Recall 573 Report-Amendment 1
• Remedy Instructions and TSB - TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFETY RECALL C0M POWER WINDOW MASTER SWITCH PHASE 1 & 2
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - IMPORTANT UPDATE 11/10/2015 The remedy is now available for the majority of Phase 2 VINs.
• 573 Report
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) - Scion
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) - Toyota vehicles that may NOT be equipped with power windows
• Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2016-2
• Recall Quarterly Report - 2016-Q1
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) - GM Owners
• ISSUED Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• 573 Report
• Remedy Instructions and TSB - GM Bulletin No.: 15791A Date: November 2015 SUBJECT: Power Window Master Switch Failure MODELS: 2009-2010 Pontiac Vibe
• ISSUED Renotification Notice
• ISSUED Renotification Notice
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Toyota Published March 8, 2017 Subject: Owner Renotification of Non-Completed Safety Recalls
• ISSUED Renotification Notice
• Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2016-3
• Recall Quarterly Report #6, 2017-1
• Recall Quarterly Report #5, 2016-4