published on 09/12/2017

Model year 2017 Toyota Highlanders and Highlander Hybrids recalled

The roof rails may loosen and possibly detach from the vehicle

09/12/2017

James Limbach Reporter

Gulf States Toyota (GST) is recalling 1,121 model year 2017 Toyota Highlanders and Highlander Hybrids equipped with accessory roof rail cross bars.

The fasteners for the roof rails may not be torqued properly, may loosen and possibly detach from the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

GST will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and properly torque the fasteners, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin September 25, 2017.

Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 17R3.

James Limbach

A Washington, D.C., reporter for more than 30 years, Jim Limbach covers the federal agencies for ConsumerAffairs. Previously, he was a reporter and news anchor for Associated Press Broadcast Services, where he covered business and consumer news as well as space shots and other major spot news events.

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