| Issue ID | 782485 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10324341 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | HIGHLANDER HYBRID |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 20/09/08 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2008 toyota highlander. The dealer has tried several times to repair the middle passenger side seat belt without success. The seat belt would not retract and the passenger was not secure in the vehicle. In order for the seat belt to be closed, it had to be extended to the full length in order to retract. The contact was concerned about the safety risk because the passenger was not secure. The failure mileage was 150 and the current mileage was 55000. Updated 07/01/10 *bf the consumer stated the seat belt problem was resolved. Updated 07/02/10.*jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 1500 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | MEDFIELD, MA |
| VIN pattern | JTEEW41A582XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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