| Issue ID | 1032621 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10559305 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | HIGHLANDER |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 29/12/13 |
| Component | VISIBILITY/WIPER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota highlander. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 mph the windshield wipers latched together. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where the technician stated the passenger side windshield wiper bolts were loose due to the cold weather. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 23,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 23000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | PARKTON, MD |
| VIN pattern | 5TDBK3EH1CSXXXXXX |
| 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 | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 65 |
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