Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing is recalling certain model year 2016 Highlander vehicles
— Recall Campaign #16V775000
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."
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 7,056 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
16V775000
| Manufacturer: | Toyota Motor Corporation |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | October 24, 2016 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 16V775000 |
| Units affected: | 7,056 |
- 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."
- Consequeces:
- If the brake fluid level is low and is not detected, the braking performance may be decreased, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action:
- 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.
- 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.