| Issue ID | 1413241 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11032815 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | HIGHLANDER |
| Model Year | 2003 |
| File date | 11/03/15 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Seat belt on drivers side is fraying on the edges. Spoke to other toyota highlander owners and they are experiencing the same problem. Contacted the dealership where we purchased the vehicle and they said we would have to pay for a new seatbelt and installation cost. I contacted a few other manufacturers and was told that due to this being a safety issue they would replace at no cost to the consumer. The seatbelt is not meant to wear out and they said that it was a manufacturer defect that should be addressed. The second issue has to do with the brake lights. Replaced bulbs, fuses and checked wiring no problems yet the brake light do not work. Toyota |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SEASIDE, CA |
| VIN pattern | JTEGF21A630XXXXXX |
| 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 |
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| Date of purchase | 08/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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