NHTSA Complaint #10486305 — 2009 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER

STRUCTURE:BODY issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10486305
Vehicle	2009 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY
Date of Incident	November 25, 2012
Date Filed	November 28, 2012
Mileage	38,700 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	KY

Consumer Description

THE POWER ARM BROKE OFF OF THE REAR POWER LIFT GATE WHEN CLOSING. THE DRIVER SIDE HINGE ON THE REAR POWER LIFTGATE IS BOWED. *TR

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