| Issue ID | 1592316 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11244055 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | HIGHLANDER |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 14/08/19 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | When applying pressure to the breaks there is a chirping sound. Toyota has deemed this an abs actuator failing issue; which is an issue i have seen repeatedly online posted by other hy hi drivers. I am also seeing 2 years previous have been recalled for this very issue. Why is the recall not extended and is there any way for it to be? The cost of the vehicle to the cost of repair is so great and unfortunately, this is not a normal failure that is to be expected. Its to my understanding that a complete failure can cause a very unavoidable fatal crash as the breaking system failure would lock up all break function. This has occurred in the past too with vehicles under further deterioration of the abs actuator. Would you please give heavy thought to an extension of the warranty to cover this issue for the 2008 models? Its a great risk to highlander drivers and those around us. |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BALTIMORE, MD |
| VIN pattern | JTEEW44A682XXXXXX |
| 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 | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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