NHTSA Recall 16V775000
NHTSA Campaign Id 16V775000; Date: Oct. 24, 2016
If the brake fluid level is low and is not detected, the braking performance may be decreased, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2016 Toyota Highlander
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:fluid
Manufactured by: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Affected Units:: 7,056
Recall Summary:
Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016 highlander vehicles manufactured may 26, 2016, to September 16, 2016. The brake fluid level sensor may not be connected to the wire harness, preventing the sensor from detecting the brake fluid level. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 135, "light vehicle brake systems. "
How to Fix:
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, connect the wire harness to the sensor, free of charge. The recall began November 14, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this g03.
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: Nov 14, 2016
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