| Issue ID | 1686301 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11352156 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | HIGHLANDER |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| File date | 30/08/20 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Suv was in a crash and hit a tree mid front bumper with significant damage to the front of suv. Damage appears to be from the front passenger compartment forward. Driver was wearing seatbelt and no airbag deployed of any kind in any area of the suv. Driver hit the steering wheel and was injured. Vehicle was in forward motion at an unknown rate of speed . Waiting to see if suv will be a total loss via insurance company. Component system that appears to be s cause of this safety issue is the air bag system. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 17500 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | NEW SMYRNA BEACH, FL |
| VIN pattern | 5TDZZRFH8JSXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
| Was medical attention required? | Y |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 1 |
| 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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