Safety Recall NHTSA · 14V743000 Reported November 19, 2014

Seat heater electrical wiring

Southeast Toyota Distributors, Llc · Seats · 3,233 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
14V743000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Seats
Vehicles Affected
3,233
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
November 19, 2014
Completion Rate
26.94

Defect Summary

Southeast toyota distributors, llc (set) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 prius and corolla, 2009-2011 venza, 2006-2010 avalon, 2007-2010 fj cruiser, 2005-2011 sienna and sequoia, 2006-2011 tacoma 4x2 and 4x4, camry, highlander, tundra 4x2 and 4x4, and 2007-2011 rav4 and 4runner. the affected vehicles may experience compression of the seat cushion which may damage the seat heater wiring.

Safety Consequence

Damage to the seat heater wiring could cause the wires to short, increasing the risk of the seat burning and causing personal injury to the occupant.

Corrective Action

Set will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the heaters with copper strand heating elements and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory, free of charge. the recall is expected to began in january 2015. Owners may contact set customer service at 1-866-405-4226.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Southeast Toyota Distributors, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 14V743000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 14V743000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 14V743000?

NHTSA recall 14V743000 was issued by Southeast Toyota Distributors, Llc on November 19, 2014. It addresses: Seat heater electrical wiring. The recall affects approximately 3,233 vehicles, with the defect involving the Seats component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Southeast Toyota Distributors, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 14V743000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.