NHTSA Recall 04V181000
NHTSA Campaign Id 04V181000; Date: Apr. 15, 2004
This condition could allow the door to be opened with the inside while the operator believes that the cpl was activated. If the door were opened from the inside while the vehicle was in motion, an occupant could fall out and be injured.
Recalled Vehicles:
2001 Toyota Highlander; 2002 Toyota Highlander; 2003 Toyota Highlander; 2004 Toyota Highlander
Component: Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Manufactured by: Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 366,572
Recall Summary:
Certain sport utility vehicles have a child protection lock (cpl) system on both of the rear side doors. When an operator of the vehicle closes the door very hard with the cpl lever set to the lock position, there is a possibility that the lever may contact the body panel, causing the cpl lever to move into the unlock position.
How to Fix:
Dealers will shorten the cpl lever. Owner notification began may 7, 2004. Owners should contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Recall Notes:
Toyota recall no. Ssc 40b. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 7, 2004
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