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2008 TOYOTA Highlander AIR BAGS Recalls

2 recalls Highest severity: High Priority

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AIR BAGS Safety Recalls

High Priority #14V168000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
What Happened
The flexible cable in your steering column connects your airbag to the electrical system. In some 2006-2010 vehicles, this cable can get damaged when you turn the steering wheel.
Risk if Unfixed
If the cable is damaged, your airbag might not deploy in a crash, leaving you at risk of serious injury.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the cable with a redesigned one to ensure your airbag works properly. This repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006-2008 RAV4, 2006-2010 Yaris, 2008-2010 Highlander, and 2009-2010 Tacoma, Corolla, Corolla Matrix and General Motors Pontiac Vibe vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the steering column assembly contains electrical connections to the driver's airbag module housed in a spiral cable assembly, which includes a Flexible Flat Cable (FFC). Due to the shape and location of the FFC's retainer, the FFC could become damaged when the steering wheel is turned.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the FFC is damaged, connectivity to the driver's air bag module could be lost and the air bag deactivated. The failure of the driver's air bag to deploy in the event of a crash that typically necessitates deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver.
Original — Remedy
Toyota will notify the Toyota vehicle owners, and General Motors will notify the Pontiac Vibe owners. Toyota sent owners an interim notification letter in May 2014 to advise owners of the recall. Toyota will mail owners a second letter when remedy parts are available. General Motors sent Pontiac Vibe owners an Interim letter on June 20, 2014 notifying them that parts are currently unavailable. General Motors sent notices to the Pontiac Vibe owners on September 15, 2014, that a remedy is available. The recall began on October 27, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-762-2737.
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High Priority #11V245000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS

Manufacturer
TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
What Happened
The curtain shield airbag system in your Highlander or RAV4 has two sensors that help detect when your vehicle is rolling over. If either of these sensors fails, the airbag warning light will turn on, but the system will still work in case of a side crash. However, if both sensors fail almost at the same time, the airbag could deploy unexpectedly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the airbag system is accidentally activated, it could cause serious injury to someone inside the vehicle.
Free Fix
Your Toyota dealer will replace the faulty airbag sensor with a new, improved one that's more reliable. This repair is free, and you'll get an early notification when the parts are available to make the fix.
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Original — What Happened
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 HIGHLANDER, HIGHLANDER HYBRID, AND MODEL YEAR 2007-2008 RAV4 VEHICLES. IN THE CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG (CSA) SYSTEM, THERE ARE TWO SENSORS IN THE AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY WHICH ARE DESIGNED TO DETECT VEHICLE ROLL ANGLE. IF ONE OF THESE SENSORS MALFUNCTIONS, THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT (MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT: MIL) WILL ILLUMINATE AND THE ROLL DETECTION SYSTEM WILL BE SUSPENDED; HOWEVER, THE AIRBAG CSA REMAINS AVAILABLE IN THE EVENT OF A SIDE CRASH. IF BOTH SENSORS FAIL NEARLY SIMULTANEOUSLY AFTER INITIAL AIRBAG SYSTEM CHECK, THE CSA AND THE SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER COULD BE INADVERTENTLY ACTIVATED.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
INADVERTENT ACTIVATION OF THE CSA AND/OR THE SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER CAN CAUSE INJURY TO A VEHICLE OCCUPANT.
Original — Remedy
TOYOTA WILL REPLACE THE AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY WITH A NEW ONE CONTAINING IMPROVED ROLL RATE SENSORS, FREE OF CHARGE. TOYOTA INTENDS TO SEND AN INTERIM OWNER NOTIFICATION TO OWNERS EARLY TO MID-MAY, 2011 WHEN SUFFICIENT PARTS AND REMEDY BECOMES AVAILABLE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
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Other TOYOTA Highlander 2008 Recalls

EQUIPMENT
5 recalls
VISIBILITY
2 recalls
SEATS
2 recalls
SEAT BELTS
1 recall
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 recall

Other TOYOTA Highlander Years

2025
3 recalls
2024
7 recalls
2023
9 recalls
2022
5 recalls
2021
4 recalls
2020
4 recalls
2019
3 recalls
2018
5 recalls
2017
4 recalls
2016
3 recalls
2015
2 recalls
2014
5 recalls
2013
3 recalls
2012
2 recalls
2011
5 recalls
2010
10 recalls
2009
9 recalls
2007
4 recalls
2006
7 recalls
2005
6 recalls
2004
5 recalls
2003
2 recalls
2002
2 recalls
2001
3 recalls

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