| Issue ID | 1458054 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11083137 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | HIGHLANDER |
| Model Year | 2017 |
| File date | 03/04/17 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Vehicle design does not include front recovery hook(s) nor any secure latch point to tow the vehicle in an emergency situation. Owners manual does not address this issue. Toyota customer service (?) suggested using the flat bed tight down hooks at mid-vehicle, however this approach would not be safe nor reasonable in an emergency situation. Toyota customer service (?) is currently unable to safely address this situation. |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | PORTLAND, OR |
| VIN pattern | 5TDJZRFH4HSXXXXXX |
| 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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