Issue ID | 1526144 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11164551 |
Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
Brand | TOYOTA |
Model | HIGHLANDER |
Model Year | 2017 |
File date | 27/12/18 |
Component | VISIBILITY:SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2017 toyota highlander. While driving approximately 35 mph at night, a cracking noise was heard on the roof followed by a loud explosion. The contact stated that the sun roof was shattered, but did not collapse until the following day. There were no injuries. The vehicle was taken to toyota of pharr (956-815-2285, located at 1625 w expy 83, pharr, tx 78577) where the dealer insisted that the failure was caused by a falling object. The contact was provided an estimate for insurance purposes. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 24,800. The vin was not provided. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 24800 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | MCALLEN, TX |
VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 35 |
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