TOYOTA HIGHLANDER 2017: EQUIPMENT

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V520000

Make Model Year
TOYOTA HIGHLANDER 2017
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2017-09-29 2017-08-23 2017-08-25

Production Dates: 2016-11-16 - 2017-07-19

Manufacturers Involved: Toyota Motor Corporation

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 17R3

Component: EQUIPMENT

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1121

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

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

The roof rails may loosen and possibly detach from the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.