Recall Alert: 2008 Toyota Highlander, Highlander Hybrid

Toyota has issued a recall involving roughly 39,100 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles from the 2008 model year, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The recall is due to a clamp used to secure an optional stainless-steel exhaust tip to the exhaust pipe.

Because of improper heat treatment, the clamp could potentially crack and allow the exhaust tip to fall off. Though the exhaust tip was only installed in 39,100 vehicles, the accessory was available after-market, and therefore all 121,000 ’08 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid owners will be notified.

The notification, which will arrive by mail sometime in early May, will give owners instructions on how to determine if their vehicles are affected. They will then be directed to their Toyota dealers for a repair.

Owners can call Toyota at 800-331-4331 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236.