NHTSA recall 14V272000
Electrical System, Seat Belts · Toyota Motor Corporation
Details
What's wrong: The affected vehicles may have improper software installed in the air bag electronic control unit (ECU) for the operation of the front passenger seat belt force limiter, and as a result, the force limiter may use the restraint setting designed for small occupants, such as those that weigh approximately 110 pounds, for all occupants regardless of their size. As such, some of these vehicles do not conform to Federal…
Why it matters: In the event of a crash, a larger front passenger seat occupant may not be properly restrained and be at an increased risk of injury.
The fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will install a software update in the air bag electronic control unit, free of charge. The recall began on June 27, 2014.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2014 Toyota Highlander, 2014 Toyota Highlander Hybrid.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 14V272000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.