Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing | NHTSA Recall #16V775000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V775000 by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. Affecting model year 2016 highlander vehicles manufactured may 26, 2016, to september 16, 2016 Includes 7,056 affected units, Brake Fluid Level Sensor Inoperative/FMVSS 135, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2016 highlander vehicles manufactured may 26, 2016, to september 16, 2016

Defect Summary

Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016 highlander vehicles manufactured may 26, 2016, to september 16, 2016. the brake fluid level sensor may not be connected to the wire harness, preventing the sensor from detecting the brake fluid level. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 135, "light vehicle brake systems."

Corrective Action

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, connect the wire harness to the sensor, free of charge. the recall began november 14, 2016. owners may contact toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. toyota's number for this g03.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 16V775000
Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Report Received Date: 2016-10-24T00:00:00
Subject: Brake fluid level sensor inoperative/fmvss 135
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 7,056

Details

MFR Campaign Number: G03
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016 highlander vehicles manufactured may 26, 2016, to september 16, 2016. the brake fluid level sensor may not be connected to the wire harness, preventing the sensor from detecting the brake fluid level. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 135, "light vehicle brake systems."
Consequence Summary: If the brake fluid level is low and is not detected, the braking performance may be decreased, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, connect the wire harness to the sensor, free of charge. the recall began november 14, 2016. owners may contact toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. toyota's number for this g03.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 89.14

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NHTSA ID: 16V775000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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