What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 2021723
- Recall date
- 24 November 2021
- Make
- Toyota, Lexus, Scion
- Models
- Camry, Corolla, Tercel, Echo, Celica, Sienna, RAV4, Matrix, 4runner, Prius, Yaris, Avalon, Solara, Tacoma, Is 250, Is 350, Highlander Hybrid, Gs 300, Gs 350, Ls 460, Tundra, Camry Hybrid, Fj Cruiser, Es 350, GS 450h, Rx 350, Land Cruiser, Highlander, Sequoia, LS 600h
- Model years
- 1997 to 2022
- Vehicle class
- Light Truck & Van
- System
- Electrical
- Raised as
- Safety Mfr
- Vehicles affected
- 55,683
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
Issue: rnThis recall is for certain block heater kits installed on certain vehicles or sold as accessories at Toyota or Lexus dealerships. rnrnOn certain vehicles, the engine block heater cable may not have enough heat protection and could be damaged by high temperatures. If this happens, the cable could short circuit while plugged in, and cause the wiring to overheat or melt. rnrnNote: This recall only affects the following block heater/cord part numbers: rnrnC014003034 PK5A408J09 PU14000904 rnC014003151 PK5A408J13 PU14000905 rnC014000885 PK5A489J11 PU14000907 rnC014000888 PK5A489J22 PU14000909 rnC014000907 PK5A410H00 PU14000911 rnC014100904 PU14000900 PU14000913 rnC014100907 PU14000901 PU14003571 rnC014100911 PU14000902 PK5A489J14 rnPK5A408J05 PU14000903 rnrnSafety Risk: rnEngine b
The wording above is the department's own, as it stood in the monthly file this site last read. Vehicle counts are the sum of the counts published for each make and model the recall covers. To act on a recall, use the official notice: Transport Canada recall 2021723.