Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing | NHTSA Recall #09E022000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 09E022000 by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. Includes 39,100 affected units, AFTERMARKET STAINLESS STEEL EXHAUST TIPS/CLAMP, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Toyota is recalling 39,100 stainless steel exhaust tips sold by toyota as an optional accessory for use on my 2008 highlander and highlander hybrid vehicles. due to improper heat treatment during the manufacturing process, the original clamp used to secure the toyota stainless steel exhaust tip to the exhaust pipe may develop microscopic cracks. eventually the crack may expand causing the clamp to break.

Corrective Action

Toyota will notify owners and replace the clamp free of charge. the safety recall began on may 4, 2009. owners may contact toyota customer experience center at 1 888-270-9371 monday through friday, 5:00 am to 6:00 pm, saturday 7:00 am through 4:00 pm pacific time.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 09E022000
Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Report Received Date: 2009-04-27T00:00:00
Subject: Aftermarket stainless steel exhaust tips/clamp
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 39,100

Details

MFR Campaign Number: SSC 90E
Recall Type: Equipment
Defect Summary: Toyota is recalling 39,100 stainless steel exhaust tips sold by toyota as an optional accessory for use on my 2008 highlander and highlander hybrid vehicles. due to improper heat treatment during the manufacturing process, the original clamp used to secure the toyota stainless steel exhaust tip to the exhaust pipe may develop microscopic cracks. eventually the crack may expand causing the clamp to break.
Consequence Summary: The original clamp and the toyota stainless steel exhaust tip may fall off the vehicle's exhaust pipe and become a road hazard which would increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action: Toyota will notify owners and replace the clamp free of charge. the safety recall began on may 4, 2009. owners may contact toyota customer experience center at 1 888-270-9371 monday through friday, 5:00 am to 6:00 pm, saturday 7:00 am through 4:00 pm pacific time.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-w8pa~javr.bem6
NHTSA ID: 09E022000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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