Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing | NHTSA Recall #14V148000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14V148000 by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. Affecting model year 2013 highlander vehicles manufactured march 13, 2013, through august 6, 2013 Includes 46,757 affected units, Second Row Seat Assembly/FMVSS 207, component: SEATS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2013 highlander vehicles manufactured march 13, 2013, through august 6, 2013

Defect 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."

Corrective Action

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 14V148000

Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Report Received Date: 2014-03-27T00:00:00

Subject: Second row seat assembly/fmvss 207

Component: Seats

Potentially Affected Units: 46,757

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect 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."

Consequence Summary: 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.

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 86.68

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NHTSA ID: 14V148000

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Created At: 1742808662

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