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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 16V775📅 Oct 24, 2016

2016 Toyota Highlander recall: electrical system

⚠️ What's 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 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this G03.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
16V775000
Manufacturer recall #
G03
Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Vehicles affected
7,056
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
Owner phone
1-800-331-4331
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Nov 14, 2016
Built
May 26, 2016 – Sep 16, 2016
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 16V775 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 16V775?

2016 Toyota Highlander. 7,056 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Toyota dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-331-4331.