17V520Vehicle
Improperly Torqued Roof Rails Fastener
Safety Recall
- Manufacturer
- Gulf States Toyota, Inc.
- Units affected
- 1,121
- Recall opened
- Aug 23, 2017
- Owner notification
- Sep 29, 2017
- Manufacturer campaign
- 17R3
- Type
- Vehicle
Affected vehicles (2)
- TOYOTA HIGHLANDER2017
- TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID2017
Component / system
EQUIPMENT
Defect
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.
Risk / consequence
The roof rails may loosen and possibly detach from the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 17R3.
Source: NHTSA campaign 17V520000. Always confirm recall status and remedy availability with the manufacturer or a dealer using your VIN.