2014 Toyota Highlander recall: rear/other
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing reported this safety recall on February 7, 2014. It covers about 7,067 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 7,067
- reported
- Feb 7, 2014
- owners notified
- Mar 17, 2014
- related complaints
- 5
Seat belts: rear/other
- What is wrong
- Toyota is recalling certain model year 2014 Highlander vehicles manufactured November 20, 2013, through January 18, 2014. The third row middle seat belt assembly might not have been properly secured to the vehicle floor anchorage during vehicle assembly. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
- Risk
- A seat belt that is not properly secured to its anchorage could increase the risk of injury to an occupant in the event of a crash.
- Remedy
- Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the third row middle seat belt anchor, and, if necessary, properly secure it to the vehicle floor anchorage, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in March 2014. Owners may contact Toyota at 1‑800‑331‑4331.
Recall number 14V051000
Affected vehicles
- Toyota Highlander 2014 2014
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 5 complaints about seat belts problems.
Questions about recall 14V051000
Is there a recall on the 2014 Toyota Highlander rear/other?
Yes. Recall 14V051000, reported on February 7, 2014, covers about 7,067 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 14V051000?
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the third row middle seat belt anchor, and, if necessary, properly secure it to the vehicle floor anchorage, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in March 2014. Owners may contact Toyota at 1‑800‑331‑4331.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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