TOYOTA PRIUS (2012) recall — Seats
If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Recall notice
If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
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Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1252121-toyota-prius-2012-recall-seats · Recall date February 6, 2016 · Official notice: NHTSA #16V396000
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“TOYOTA PRIUS (2012) recall — Seats.” GovInfoNow, recall dated February 6, 2016. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1252121-toyota-prius-2012-recall-seats. Based on NHTSA recall #16V396000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V396000).
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- Brand
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC- Category
Vehicle
What NHTSA says to do
SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the seat heaters, free of charge, and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET number for this recall is SET16B.
Contact Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC
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Subject: Recall 16V396000 — Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC TOYOTA PRIUS (2012) recall — Seats Hello, I own a TOYOTA PRIUS (2012) recall — Seats that is covered by recall 16V396000 from Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC. The official recall notice states: SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the seat heaters, free of charge, and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET number for this recall is SET16B. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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- Official source: NHTSA Recall #16V396000 (February 6, 2016)
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