Slightly more than 90,000 Toyota Highlanders are being recalled for a seatbelt problem in the third row. The recalled crossovers are all 2008 models built between May of 2007 and March of this year. The stock belts could prevent secure mounting of a rear-facing child seat in the third row, and dealers will install a redesigned part on affected Highlanders. The problem with the third row belts hasn't spawned any complaints or injuries, and owners will be notified starting in June. Still, Toyota has put the brakes on Highlander sales until current stock is retrofitted and assembly lines are resupplied with the new part.
[Source: AP via WCVB]
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
MoonRover @ May 3rd 2008 10:44AM
Ha Ha, they found out they were not worth a crap.......
Austin @ May 3rd 2008 10:51AM
And the Edge just keeps on going...without recalls. hahahaha
Ligor @ May 3rd 2008 11:00AM
not a big concern if you were smart enough to avoid those hrid of a third row they call seats.
even toddles will have issues being back there
hahah - at lesat they calle dit a recall, unlike honda's transmission service bulleting a few days ago
hahahhah
toy seems to be rolling down the hill
Thedevil @ May 3rd 2008 11:12AM
(liqor),spell-check!good lord.
question to autoblog,do you sellect who you report recalls from?
http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/04/ford_fires6.html
http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/04/vw_new_beetles.html
http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/05/mercedes_hot_seat.html
caddy dave @ May 3rd 2008 12:37PM
So when Toyota or any of the other Asian brands have problems and recalls we're all suposed to keep it a secret and let them run business as usual? Shhhh! everyone keep it under your breath. Let's fix it when they come in for an oil change and not tell them how our precious Toyota is not the great savior of the auto world that we've been brainwashing them about for the last thirty some years.
Thedevil, you're such a putz.
Seminole @ May 3rd 2008 3:00PM
Thedevil, don't yell at someone to use spell check when you can't even spell 'select.'
steveo391 @ May 3rd 2008 6:36PM
+1 on that caddy dave. Glad to see theres someone else out there who sees what i see
Derek @ May 3rd 2008 8:46PM
They skipped the recent Honda recall for windshield wipers (and I even sent them a link)
Stephan @ May 3rd 2008 1:04PM
It has nothing to do with being a fan of asian automakers. If you are going to report about recalls then how about reporting them for all automakers instead of just Toyota and Honda. Its a biased practice to single out those companies and not speak of the mistakes Ford, GM, and Chrysler are making.
caddy dave @ May 3rd 2008 1:47PM
I beg your pardon, Autoblog seems to sometimes go out of it's way to bring the domestics faults to bear.
Could it possibly be that the domestics are really getting that much better that fewer and fewer recalls could have something to do with better quality as was promised?
Or could it just be that while domestics are getting better while reducing quantity while Toyota is getting worse by increasing quantity to make the claim of being the biggest?
I think the latter.
Derek @ May 3rd 2008 8:46PM
Which big 3 recalls has Autoblog missed recently? Did you send them a tip?
Thedevil @ May 3rd 2008 3:14PM
Could it possibly be that the domestics are really getting that much better that fewer and fewer recalls could have something to do with better quality as was promised?
you are joking right?would you like for me to bring to light all the recalls from detroit autoblog gladly turned a blind eye to?
what was shocking is the fact this recall was just issued and autoblog is right on top of things.please read what this recall is all about,how many people will actually put babies in the third row seat? luckly it's Toyota who jump to protect their consurmers, unlike ford ,http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/04/ford_fires4.html'
how is you'r exploding sun roof fiasco going?
http://www.consumeraffairs.com/automotive/cadillac.html
Dan Roth @ May 3rd 2008 3:23PM
You know, we really do try to cover everyone's recalls equally. We certainly don't sit around a cauldron reciting cooking up ways to ding Toyota.
caddy dave @ May 4th 2008 11:45AM
Thank you for your concern about my Caddies sunroof, but neither mine or my wifes Caddy is equipted with one. For that matter nor do the two classics in my pole barn. (don't mean to hurt your feelings with the word "classic" since the words "classic" and "Toyota" are oxymorons or double negatives when Toyota is mentioned)
And since you're so concerned about my Caddies, you'll take comfort in knowing that my wife's nightmare from hell Lexus lease has been terminated and she now is the proud owner of a CTS. She says she will miss all those visits to the Lexus shop, everyone there knows her by her first name. And the free coffee and confections, well, let's just put it this way. Through all the visits, she probably gained 10 pounds.
Now back to subject at hand. Recalls.
Just curious, but what was your response to the Tundra's failing tailgate? Bad camshaft? Wobbling bed? Rattling dashboard? Failing radios? Failing outputshaft? Failing ball joints? Out of control shaking at highway speed? Or the infamous Toyota sludge issue? The FJ cruiser's cracked structural welds? The siena's structure failures? Prius and Camry steering failures? and so on.
Yeah, I thought so. Quick change the subject back to domestics.
You're like a little kid. Don't address the problem, just divert attention to others faults.
Johnny, are you playing with matches? No mommy, but Bobby is playing with a lighter.
Thedevil @ May 3rd 2008 3:46PM
LOL! good one dan.you said that as if you actually believe that,everyone knows a toyota recall brings alot more traffic than any other manufacturer ,so please spare me.
Stephan @ May 3rd 2008 4:57PM
Agreed, Ford's issues continue to kill people and some people are going after Toyota for proactively resolving an issue. Toyota is not a perfect company and nobody on here is saying that they are. Be honest with yourself and look at the facts over the past 1.5 weeks several recalls have been issued and the only ones to see the light of day on this website are the ones issue by Toyota and Honda.
MKIV @ May 5th 2008 11:27AM
Stephen,
It's not a surprise. AB is making a sport out of it.
steveo391 @ May 3rd 2008 6:40PM
And people have known about the recall on the fords for how long? I agree it should never have happened in the first place, but if people chose to ignore the problem and not get it fixed how is that ford or anyone elses fault?
Thedevil @ May 3rd 2008 6:56PM
How long do you think people have known about this?
Ford Recalls F-250, F-350 Trucks for Fire Hazard
April 29, 2008
The Ford Motor Company is recalling 64,754 of its heavy duty 2008 F-250 and F-350 trucks because of a potential fire hazard.
Federal safety regulators at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) report that the trucks do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard imposed to maintain “fuel system integrity” and prevent fuel spills.
NHTSA warned on its Web site that single-rear-wheel versions of the trucks with 4-wheel drive and the 156-inch wheel base, equipped with a two-piece drive shaft contain a fuel tank system that can rupture or leak in a crash.
“During a 30 mph frontal impact into a rigid barrier, the fuel tank can move forward and contact a frame cross member, potentially causing damage to the fuel delivery module which can result in fuel spillage,” according to the NHTSA Web site.
The federal safety agency warned that “fuel spillage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.”
Ford dealers will install a bracket in the trucks to remedy the safety problem when the recall gets under way in late May. The recall number is 080C04. Truck owners may contact Ford at 1-800392-3673 or NHTSA at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153).
steveo391 @ May 3rd 2008 6:58PM
I'm not talking about that one I'm talking about the cruise control one, meant to reply to that post but somehow didn't.