Transport Canada has recalled 39,897 Toyota Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles citing issues with the seats and restraints.
According to Transport Canada, “the seatback recliners for the second-row seats may not have been manufactured properly” on certain vehicles.
“As a result, the seatback(s) may not lock in position and could move in a crash.”
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The models being recalled for those for 2021, 2022 and 2023.
The manufacturer recall number is SRC RL9.
To reduce safety risk, Toyota has recommended “not using the second-row seats to transport passengers until the recall repairs have been completed.
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Toyota will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the spring in the second-row seatback recliner assemblies.”
Transport Canada first issued the recall earlier this month but updated it last week.
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