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Toyota Highlander 2012–2013technical service bulletin

Bulletin T-SB-0181-13 · NHTSA communication 10131944 · issued Dec 17, 2013

Technical service bulletin
communication type
Equipment
component
2012–2013
model years
2
vehicle entries

Official summary

Some 2012 ? 2013 model year Highlander and Highlander HV vehicles may exhibit a condition where the overhead console sunglass holder is difficult to open or close, and/or the sunglass holder door will not stay closed. The sunglass holder latch (Retainer, Roof Console Box Hinge) has been updated to address this condition.

What a TSB means. Technical service bulletins are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free (warranty extensions are an exception worth checking). The full document is available via NHTSA’s vehicle lookup.