| Issue ID | 606219 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10171226 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | HIGHLANDER HEV |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 14/08/06 |
| Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 35 mph on a clear day with dry road conditions, the vehicle entered into an intersection with a green light and was struck by another vehicle, at the left front wheel, forced across two lanes and the front of the vehicle struck a concrete light pole, head on. The seat belt was worn, but the frontal airbags failed to deploy. A police report was taken and the insurance claims adjuster had photos of the vehicle. The service dealer and manufacturer were notified. Updated 12/26/06. *jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 21000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | BOCA RATON, FL |
| VIN pattern | JTEDW21AX60XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 01/03/06 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 35 |
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| Dealer's name | ED MORSE DELRAY TOYOTA |
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