NHTSA Recall 14V148000
NHTSA Campaign Id 14V148000; Date: Mar. 27, 2014
If the seat does not lock into the seat track, there may be an increased risk of injury to an occupant in the event of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2013 Toyota Highlander
Component: Seats
Manufactured by: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Affected Units:: 46,757
Recall Summary:
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2013 highlander vehicles manufactured March 13, 2013, through August 6, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the second row left hand seat may not lock in place when positioned in the forward front or second adjusting position. As such, the vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 207, "seating systems. "
How to Fix:
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will modify the second row left hand seat so that it will lock into the seat track, free of charge. The recall began on may 21, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 21, 2014
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