Recall 15V-689: 2009–2010 Pontiac Vibe, 2009–2011 Scion XB and 11 more
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing recall for visibility, reported to NHTSA on Oct 22, 2015, covering about 1,814,284 vehicles.
The problem
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.
The risk
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.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing |
|---|---|
| Component | Visibility › Power Window Devices and Controls |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 15V689000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Pontiac Vibe | 2009, 2010 | All years |
| Scion XB | 2009, 2010, 2011 | All years |
| Scion XD | 2009, 2010 | All years |
| Toyota Camry | 2007, 2009 | All years |
| Toyota Camry Hybrid | 2007, 2009 | All years |
| Toyota Corolla | 2009, 2010, 2011 | All years |
| Toyota Corolla Matrix | 2009, 2010, 2011 | All years |
| Toyota Highlander | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 | All years |
| Toyota Highlander Hybrid | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 | All years |
| Toyota RAV4 | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 | All years |
| Toyota Sequoia | 2009, 2010, 2011 | All years |
| Toyota Tundra | 2009, 2010, 2011 | All years |
| Toyota Yaris | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 15V-689?
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.
How is recall 15V-689 fixed?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.