2013 Toyota Highlander recall: seats
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing reported this safety recall on March 27, 2014. It covers about 46,757 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 46,757
- reported
- Mar 27, 2014
- owners notified
- May 21, 2014
- related complaints
- 10
Seats
- What is wrong
- 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."
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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 number 14V148000
Affected vehicles
- Toyota Highlander 2013 2013
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 10 complaints about seats problems.
Questions about recall 14V148000
Is there a recall on the 2013 Toyota Highlander seats?
Yes. Recall 14V148000, reported on March 27, 2014, covers about 46,757 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 14V148000?
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.
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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