NHTSA recall 14V-148 (14V148000)
seats recall reported March 27, 2014 - about 46,757 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 14V148000
- Also written as
- 14V-148
- Reported
- March 27, 2014
- Vehicles affected
- ~46,757
- Component
- seats
What is being recalled
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."
Why it is dangerous
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.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 14V-148 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.