| Issue ID | 1458799 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11083623 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | HIGHLANDER |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 01/04/18 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | While travelling in high speed lane on i80 near sacramento ca. I attempted to adjust telescopic steering wheel and the steering wheel came off in my hands and by grace of god was able to slow and get off road on the hand high speed breakdown lane and somehow remount the steering wheel. Vehicle currently at dealership for repair and i was told that the steering and mount would need to be replaced and will cost in excess of $2000. 00. I have contacted toyota, started a case file with them and waiting on their reply. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 36000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | FAIR OAKS, CA |
| VIN pattern | 5TDYK3EHXDSXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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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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| Vehicle speed | 65 |
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