Toyota has announced that they are recalling certain stainless steel exhaust tips sold by Toyota as an optional accessory for use on 2008 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles. They stated that due to improper heat treatment during the manufacturing process, the original clamp used to secure the Toyota stainless steel exhaust tip to the exhaust pipe may develop microscopic cracks. Eventually the crack may expand causing the clamp to break.
The original clamp and the Toyota stainless steel exhaust tip may fall off the vehicles exhaust pipe and become a road hazzard which would increase the risk of a vehicle crash. Toyota will notify owners and replace the clamp free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during May 2009. Owners may contact Toyota customer experience center at 1-888-270-9371 Monday through Friday, 5 am to 6 pm, Saturday 7 am through 4 pm Paciffic time.
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