NHTSA recall 04V181000
Latches/Locks/Linkages · Toyota Motor Corporation
Details
What's wrong: Certain sport utility vehicles have a child protection lock (cpl) system on both of the rear side doors. When an operator of the vehicle closes the door very hard with the cpl lever set to the lock position, there is a possibility that the lever may contact the body panel, causing the cpl lever to move into the unlock position.
Why it matters: This condition could allow the door to be opened with the inside while the operator believes that the cpl was activated. If the door were opened from the inside while the vehicle was in motion, an occupant could fall out and be injured.
The fix: Dealers will shorten the cpl lever. Owner notification began May 7, 2004. Owners should contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2001 Toyota Highlander, 2002 Toyota Highlander, 2003 Toyota Highlander, 2004 Toyota Highlander.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 04V181000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.