Toyota () Yaris: Risk Of Fire

Recall Summary Toyota is recalling approximately 863,142 vehicles including Yaris, Auris, Highlander, RAV4, Corolla, Urban Cruiser, and Camry models sold in the United Kingdom due to a defect in the driver's side power window master switch. The switch's electrical contact modules may lack proper coating, which could cause a short circuit that makes the switch overheat and melt, creating a fire risk. Owners should have the switch inspected, coated if necessary, or replaced if it shows signs of malfunction.

Recalling firm

TOYOTA (GB) PLC

Product

Vehicles: TOYOTA () YARIS, TOYOTA () AURIS, TOYOTA () HIGHLANDER, TOYOTA () RAV4, TOYOTA () COROLLA, TOYOTA () URBAN CRUISER, TOYOTA () CAMRY. Units affected: 863,142

Reason

Affected vehicles are equipped with a driver�s side Power Window Master Switch (PWMS) containing sliding electrical contact modules. These modules may not have been incorrectly coated during the manufacturing process. This may cause a short circuit which could cause the switch to overheat and melt Remedy: Inspect switch and apply coating. If switch indicates signs of malfunction it should be replaced.

Classification

Class I

Category

vehicle recall

Country

United Kingdom

Agency

UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall date

2015-12-01

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/6ab19fec-d199-4246-ab93-2c16900a8b35