Recall 14V148000

SEATS

Report Date
20140327
Component
SEATS
Affected Vehicles
1 models

Defect Description

Toyota is recalling certain model year 2013 Highlander vehicles manufactured March 13, 2013, through August 6, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the second row left hand seat may not lock in place when positioned in the forward front or second adjusting position. As such, the vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems."

Safety Consequence

If the seat does not lock into the seat track, there may be an increased risk of injury to an occupant in the event of a crash.

Remedy

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will modify the second row left hand seat so that it will lock into the seat track, free of charge. The recall began on May 21, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2013 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.