TOYOTA HIGHLANDER 2018: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18E107000

Make Model Year
TOYOTA HIGHLANDER 2018
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2019-01-29 2018-11-27 2018-11-30

Production Dates: 2017-10-04 - 2017-11-03

Manufacturers Involved: Toyota Motor Corporation

Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 8202

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Fujian Wanda Automobile Glass Industry "Wanda" is recalling certain aftermarket Replacement Windshields sold for use in 2014-2018 Toyota Highlander vehicles. The windshields have an attached wire harness that water may leak into, possibly causing damage to the vehicle's Engine Control Module "ECM".

Consequence

The ECM damage may result in the engine stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Wanda will notify owners, and service centers will replace the windshields, and inspect the ECM for damage, having it replaced, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 29, 2019. Owners may contact Wanda customer service at 1-864-281-2760.

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.