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2016 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER Official Safety Recalls

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

2 Recalls Recorded
NHTSA: 16V775000
Report Date: October 24, 2016

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Defect Description:

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."

Safety Hazard / Risk:

If the brake fluid level is low and is not detected, the braking performance may be decreased, increasing the risk of a crash.

Authorized Manufacturer Remedy:

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.

~7,056 vehicles impacted
NHTSA: 16V420000
Report Date: June 09, 2016

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Defect Description:

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2016 Toyota Camry and Highlander, 2015-2016 Toyota Tundra, Scion FR-S, and tC vehicles. The Load Carrying Capacity Modification Label may not reflect the correct added weight of the installed accessories. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims for Passenger Cars."

Safety Hazard / Risk:

An incorrect label may lead an owner to overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Authorized Manufacturer Remedy:

SET will notify owners, and provide a corrected label for placement over the inaccurate label, free of charge. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226.

~4,253 vehicles impacted

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