Drive a Toyota? Recall notice could be coming

By Dave Siff

updated 4:14 PM EDT, Wed October 10, 2012

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Toyota issues recall for millions of cars
Problem with power windows could cause fire
No reports or accidents or deaths

Drive a Toyota? Recall notice could be coming

Toyota is recalling more than 2.5 million cars in the United States, to fix a problem with the power window switch that could cause a fire.

It's part of a worldwide recall of nearly 7.5 million vehicles. The automaker says the issue is with the switch on the driver's side, which may feel sticky because of an uneven application of grease during assembly. If a driver applies "commonly available" lubricants in an attempt to fix the problem, a fire could result. Toyota says it isn't aware of any accidents resulting from the window switch issue.

Toyota says it will notify owners of affected vehicles by mail starting later this month. The repair takes about an hour and will be done free of charge.

Vehicles included in the recall are:

2007 to 2008 Yaris
2007 to 2009 Rav4
2007 to 2009 Tundra
2007 to 2009 Camry
2007 to 2009 Camry Hybrid
2008 to 2009 Scion xD
2008 to 2009 Scion xB
2008 to 2009 Sequoia
2008 Highlander
2008 Highlander Hybrid
2009 Corolla
2009 Matrix

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