NHTSA Complaint #11609722 — 2016 TOYOTA TACOMA SEATS

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11609722
Vehicle	2016 TOYOTA TACOMA
Component	SEATS
Date of Incident	August 20, 2024
Date Filed	August 20, 2024
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	WA

Consumer Description

The seat heater thermostat under the driver’s seat melted and charred while heater was in use Fire danger. Dealer said this happens to a small number of vehicles of similar age and manufacture date. This was inspected by the dealership. No lights or warns came on before, during or after. I noticed the seat heater stopped working. I inspected the fuse. The fuse was not burned out. I found the melted part under the seat in the heater wiring harness assembly. I have removed the fuse at this time to prevent energizing the harness further.

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