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Toyota Highlander 2018technical service bulletin

Bulletin T-SB-0288-17 · NHTSA communication 10132658 · issued Oct 4, 2017

Technical service bulletin
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Official summary

TSB: Pre-Delivery Service (PDS) is a critical step in satisfying your dealership?s new car customers. Customer feedback indicates the following areas deserve special attention when performing PDS: ? Careful inspection for paint chips/scratches and body dents/dings. ? Proper operation of electrical accessories (including interior light, clock, and radio reset). ? Interior cleanliness. ? Proper function of mechanical systems. A new PDS Check Sheet has been developed for the 2018 model year Highlander and Highlander HV. Some check points have been added, expanded, or clarified. Bulletins are avai

Vehicles covered

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.