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Recall 17V-520

Gulf States Toyota, Inc. recalled the 2017 Toyota Highlander and 1 other model: Equipment.

At a glance

Campaign number
17V-520
Reported
August 23, 2017
Vehicles affected
1,121 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

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 risk

The roof rails may loosen and possibly detach from the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

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-[removed]. GST's number for this recall is 17R3.

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