Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
TOYOTA
Model Of Vehicle
PTS18-48080
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
09E022000
Component Description
Equipment
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
39100
Date Owners Notified
20090504
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Corporation
Date Report Received
20090427
Make Campaign Number
SSC 90E