First Coast Gears: Toyota recalls 7.43 million vehicles due to window switch fire danger

Toyota is voluntarily recalling 2.5 million vehicles in the United States to apply a fix to the driver's side power window master switch.

USA TODAY reports that 7.4 million vehicles are being recalled globally.

Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. said Wednesday drivers might notice a notchy or sticky feel during operation, which might melt the switch assembly that could lead to smoke or even a fire under some circumstances.

Toyota said the problem may be due to an uneven application of grease during the switch assembly process.

Toyota is mailing owners affected by the recall a notification letter.  The fix is to apply a special fluorine grease to the driver's side power window master switch.

Here's a list from Toyota of the vehicles affected:

• 2007 to 2008 Yaris (approx. 110,300)
• 2007 to 2009 RAV4 (approx. 336,400)
• 2007 to 2009 Tundra (approx. 337,100)
• 2007 to 2009 Camry (approx. 938,100)
• 2007 to 2009 Camry Hybrid (approx. 116,800)
• 2008 to 2009 Scion xD (approx. 34,400)
• 2008 to 2009 Scion xA (approx. 77,500)
• 2008 to 2009 Sequoia (approx. 38,500)
• 2008 Highlander (approx. 135,400)
• 2008 Highlander Hybrid (approx. 23,200)
• 2009 Corolla (approx. 270,900)
• 2009 Matrix (approx. 53,800)

If you need additional information, Toyota advises customers to visit toyota.com/recall or call 1-800-331-4331.

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