| Issue ID | 736987 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10282199 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | HIGHLANDER |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 14/03/09 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2007 toyota highlander hybrid. He was informed that the rotors were rusting and the pads were worn due to the winter weather. The brake pads, rotors, and calipers had rust on them and they were stuck together due to the inclement weather. When engaging the brake pedal there was a pulsating and uneven feeling. The manufacturer was stated that they were waiting for a response from the dealer to see what the outcome would be. There were related recalls directly related to the failure for other year, make and model toyota's. The vehicle will be repaired; however, he doesn't know who will assume the repair cost. The contact is aware of the safety risk involved. The failure and current mileages were 28000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 28000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | SHAKER HEIGHTS, OH |
| VIN pattern | JTEDW21AX70XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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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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