NHTSA Campaign 17V520000

EQUIPMENT

Issued by Gulf States Toyota, Inc. · Reported Aug 23, 2017 · 1,121 vehicles affected

What's 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.

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
TOYOTA HIGHLANDER 2017 1,121
TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID 2017 1,121

Source: NHTSA Campaign 17V520000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.