Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
TOYOTA
Model Of Vehicle
PTS18-48080
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
09E028000
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
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Southeast Toyota Distributors, Llc
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
3499
Date Owners Notified
20090615
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Corporation
Date Report Received
20090514