Toyota Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, PTS18-48080 (2008): Equipment
Recall 09E028000 · May 14, 2009 · Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC
3,499
units affected
3,499
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09E028000
- Date
- May 14, 2009
- Maker
- Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC
- Units affected
- 3,499
- Kind
- Vehicle equipment
- Component
- Equipment
- Model years
- 2008
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING 3,499 STAINLESS STEEL EXHAUST TIPS SOLD BY SOUTHEAST TOYOTA AS AN OPTIONAL ACCESSORY FOR USE ON MY 2008 HIGHLANDER AND HIGHLANDER HYBIRD VEHICLES. DUE TO IMPROPER HEAT TREATMENT DURING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS, THE ORIGINAL CLAMP USED TO SECURE THE 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.
SOUTHEAST TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE CLAMP FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY/JUNE 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SOUTHEAST TOYOTA CUSTOMER LOYALTY DEPARTMENT AT 1-800-301-6859.
Vehicles covered
3 models, 3 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Toyota | Highlander | 2008 |
| Toyota | Highlander Hybrid | 2008 |
| Toyota | PTS18-48080 | Not stated |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 09E028000?
3 models: Toyota Highlander (2008), Toyota Highlander Hybrid (2008), Toyota PTS18-48080 (all years), about 3,499 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 09E028000?
SOUTHEAST TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE CLAMP FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY/JUNE 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SOUTHEAST TOYOTA CUSTOMER LOYALTY DEPARTMENT AT 1-800-301-6859.
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.