5 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - SEAT BELTS:REAR
Posted on: 2014-02-11
Description
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2014 highlander vehicles manufactured november 20, 2013, through january 18, 2014. The third row middle seat belt assembly might not have been properly secured to the vehicle floor anchorage during vehicle assembly. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 210, seat belt assembly anchorages.
Consequence
A seat belt that is not properly secured to its anchorage could increase the risk of injury to an occupant in the event of a crash.
Corrective Action
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the third row middle seat belt anchor, and, if necessary, properly secure it to the vehicle floor anchorage, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in march 2014. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
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.
DEFECT #2 - SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
Posted on: 2014-05-23
Description
Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain model year 2014 highlander vehicles manufactured april 23, 2014, through april 29, 2014. The affected vehicles may have a second row right-hand seat assembly that does not fully lock into the inboard seat track in the forward first, second and third adjusting positions. As such, these vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 207, seating systems.
Consequence
If the seat does not fully lock into the inboard seat track, the seat could move, increasing the risk of injury to an occupant in the event of a crash.
Corrective Action
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the second row right-hand seat, free of charge. The recall began in july 2014. Owners may contact toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
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.
DEFECT #3 - SEAT BELTS
Posted on: 2014-05-22
Description
Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain model year 2014 highlander and highlander hybrid vehicles. The affected vehicles may have improper software installed in the air bag electronic control unit (ecu) for the operation of the front passenger seat belt force limiter, and as a result, the force limiter may use the restraint setting designed for small occupants, such as those that weigh approximately 110 pounds, for all occupants regardless of their size. As such, some of these vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 208, occupant crash protection.
Consequence
In the event of a crash, a larger front passenger seat occupant may not be properly restrained and be at an increased risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will install a software update in the air bag electronic control unit, free of charge. The recall began on june 27, 2014. Owners may contact toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
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.
DEFECT #4 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE
Posted on: 2014-05-22
Description
Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain model year 2014 highlander and highlander hybrid vehicles. The affected vehicles may have improper software installed in the air bag electronic control unit (ecu) for the operation of the front passenger seat belt force limiter, and as a result, the force limiter may use the restraint setting designed for small occupants, such as those that weigh approximately 110 pounds, for all occupants regardless of their size. As such, some of these vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 208, occupant crash protection.
Consequence
In the event of a crash, a larger front passenger seat occupant may not be properly restrained and be at an increased risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will install a software update in the air bag electronic control unit, free of charge. The recall began on june 27, 2014. Owners may contact toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
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.
DEFECT #5 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Posted on: 2014-09-19
Description
Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain model year 2014 toyota avalon, camry, sienna, and highlander and model year 2015 lexus rx350 vehicles. Fuel may leak from the one of the fuel delivery pipes in the engine compartment.
Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace any of the suspect fuel delivery pipes free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during november 2014. Owners may contact toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
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.