| Issue ID | 1304439 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10892270 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | HIGHLANDER HYBRID |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 01/08/16 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 8/1/2016 2013 highlander hybrid was traveling at 60mph when lights on dash started blinking with a loud beeping noise. Brake malfunction, check abs was reading on the information screen. Traffic ahead on 2 lane highway with a speed limit of 55mph had suddenly stopped and i was forced to slam on brakes. At this point the brakes felt very heavy, heavier than usual, as i detected wheel lock up and proceeded to pump the brakes to avoid rear ending the vehicle ahead. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 53400 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WI |
| VIN pattern | JTEDC3EH9D2XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| 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 |
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| Vehicle speed | 60 |
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