2016 Toyota Highlander Recall: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V775000 | Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Recall 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."

Safety Consequence

If the brake fluid level is low and is not detected, the braking performance may be decreased, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Additional 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.

Related Information

• All Toyota Recalls
• Electrical System Safety Guide
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Source: NHTSA Safety Recall 16V775000