| Issue ID | 684736 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10235537 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | HIGHLANDER |
| Model Year | 2003 |
| File date | 23/07/08 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Replacement of a charcoal canister on a 2003 toyota highlander. No accidents occurred as a result of the replacement of this part; however, i am concerned about the number of reports of having to replace this very expensive part. Also if the part is a safety hazard (may cause an engine fire) it should not be at the expense of the owner. The part is an emission control device that is surely required by the government. This action is taken because i noticed, while researching charcoal canisters that toyotas come up frequently as having to have this type repair. At this writing i am unable to confirm the part is defective as it is the original part that came with the vehicle when i purchased it brand new. This is not a pre-owned vehicle. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 48948 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | LONGWOOD, FL |
| VIN pattern | JTEHF21A130XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 08/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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