Toyota Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, PTS18-48080, PTS18-48081 (2008): Equipment
Recall 09E022000 · Apr 27, 2009 · Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
39,100
units affected
39,100
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09E022000
- Date
- Apr 27, 2009
- Maker
- Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
- Units affected
- 39,100
- Kind
- Vehicle equipment
- Component
- Equipment
- Model years
- 2008
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
TOYOTA IS RECALLING 39,100 STAINLESS STEEL EXHAUST TIPS SOLD BY TOYOTA AS AN OPTIONAL ACCESSORY FOR USE ON MY 2008 HIGHLANDER AND HIGHLANDER HYBRID VEHICLES. DUE TO IMPROPER HEAT TREATMENT DURING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS, THE ORIGINAL CLAMP USED TO SECURE THE TOYOTA STAINLESS STEEL EXHAUST TIP TO THE EXHAUST PIPE MAY DEVELOP MICROSCOPIC CRACKS. EVENTUALLY THE CRACK MAY EXPAND CAUSING THE CLAMP TO BREAK.
What can happen
THE ORIGINAL CLAMP AND THE TOYOTA STAINLESS STEEL EXHAUST TIP MAY FALL OFF THE VEHICLE'S EXHAUST PIPE AND BECOME A ROAD HAZARD WHICH WOULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE CLAMP FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 4, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE CENTER AT 1 888-270-9371 MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, 5:00 AM TO 6:00 PM, SATURDAY 7:00 AM THROUGH 4:00 PM PACIFIC TIME.
Vehicles covered
4 models, 4 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Toyota | Highlander | 2008 |
| Toyota | Highlander Hybrid | 2008 |
| Toyota | PTS18-48080 | Not stated |
| Toyota | PTS18-48081 | Not stated |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 09E022000?
4 models: Toyota Highlander (2008), Toyota Highlander Hybrid (2008), Toyota PTS18-48080 (all years) and 1 more, about 39,100 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 09E022000?
TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE CLAMP FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 4, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE CENTER AT 1 888-270-9371 MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, 5:00 AM TO 6:00 PM, SATURDAY 7:00 AM THROUGH 4:00 PM PACIFIC TIME.
What can happen?
THE ORIGINAL CLAMP AND THE TOYOTA STAINLESS STEEL EXHAUST TIP MAY FALL OFF THE VEHICLE'S EXHAUST PIPE AND BECOME A ROAD HAZARD WHICH WOULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.