Recall 16V-775
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing recalled the 2016 Toyota Highlander: Electrical system (wiring); Service brakes, hydraulic (fluid).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 16V-775
- Reported
- October 24, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- 7,056 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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."
The risk
If the brake fluid level is low and is not detected, the braking performance may be decreased, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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-[removed]. Toyota's number for this G03.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Toyota Highlander 2016