SPARTAN HIGHLANDER 2017: EQUIPMENT

Make : SPARTAN Model : HIGHLANDER Year : 2017
Build Dates : 2016-11-16 - 2017-07-19
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 17V520000
Date Owner's Notified: 2017-09-29 Date Received by ODI: 2017-08-23 Date Added to Database: 2017-08-25
Manufacturers Involved: Toyota Motor Corporation
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall:
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 17R3
Component: EQUIPMENT
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 1121
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.
Report Initiator: MFR V Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
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.