Component
SEATS
Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
What Happened
The seat track in your Highlander's second row left seat has a problem locking into place when you adjust it to the forward or second position. This is the part that keeps the seat secure and safe.
Risk if Unfixed
If the seat doesn't lock into place, you could be at risk of injury if the vehicle crashes. This is because the seat might move around or even fall forward, putting you in harm's way.
Free Fix
Your Toyota dealer will modify the seat so it locks securely into the track, free of charge. You should schedule this fix as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
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."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — 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.
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