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October 14, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V633000
Seat Trim Can Interfere with Air Bag Deployment
Improper deployment of the seat-mounted side air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V633
Manufacturer Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Components AIR BAGS, SEATS
Potential Number of Units Affected 3,121
Summary
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020 Highlander and Highlander hybrid vehicles. Incorrect seat trim covers on one or both of the front seats can prevent the seat-mounted side air bag from deploying properly.
Remedy
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seats and replace the seat trim covers as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota’s number for this recall is 20TB14 / 20TA14.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.