NHTSA 17V520000 United States
Toyota Highlander recall: Equipment
Official safety recall 17V520000 published by NHTSA.
High risk
Contact an authorised dealer of the maker. Recall repairs are free of charge.
Campaign17V520000
ComponentEquipment
Report date2017-08-23
ManufacturerGulf States Toyota, Inc.
Affected vehicles
| Vehicle | Model year | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Toyota Highlander | 2017 | United States |
The problem
Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain 2017 Toyota Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles equipped with accessory roof rail cross bars. The fasteners for the roof rails may not be torqued properly.
The roof rails may loosen and possibly detach from the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
The official remedy
GST will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and properly torque the fasteners, free of charge. The recall began September 29, 2017. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 17R3.