| Issue ID | 936097 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10471183 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | HIGHLANDER |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 16/08/12 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota highlander. The contact stated that while driving 50 mph she engaged the brakes but the vehicle would not decelerate or stop. The contact then engaged the emergency brake and was able to stop the vehicle, which was then towed to the dealer for diagnosis. The contact was informed that the brake booster and the master cylinder would need to be repaired. In addition, there was a leak in the master cylinder. The manufacturer was notified and agreed that the failure was not normal wear. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 73,933. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 73933 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | SOUTH PASADENA, CA |
| VIN pattern | JTEGP21A870XXXXXX |
| 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? | |
| 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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| Vehicle speed | 50 |
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