NHTSA Recall # | 133664 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 17V520000 |
MFG Compaign # | 17R3 |
Manufacturer | Gulf States Toyota, Inc. |
Supplier | TOYOTA |
Brand | TOYOTA |
Model | HIGHLANDER |
Model Year | 2017 |
Component | EQUIPMENT |
Date of notification | 29/09/17 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 16/11/16 |
End date of manufacturing | 19/07/17 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 23/08/17 |
Report created | 25/08/17 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 1121 |
Defect summary | Gulf states toyota, inc. (gst) is recalling certain 2017 toyota highlander and highlander hybrid vehicles equipped with accessory roof rail cross bars. The fasteners for the roof rails may not be torqued properly. |
Consequence summary | The roof rails may loosen and possibly detach from the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | Gst will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and properly torque the fasteners, free of charge. The recall began september 29, 2017. Owners may contact gst customer service at 1-800-444-1074. Gst's number for this recall is 17r3. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |