Aftermarket Toyota Highlander windshields can leak and stall engine

NHTSA campaign 18E107000 · Reported 2018-11-27 · Fujian Wanda Automobile Glass Industry C

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An engine that stalls in traffic raises the risk of a crash; the notice does not tell owners to stop driving, but the windshield should be replaced promptly.

What's wrong, in plain English

This recall covers replacement windshields made by Fujian Wanda and sold for 2014-2018 Toyota Highlanders — not windshields that came with the vehicle from the factory. A wiring bundle attached to the glass can let water leak in, which can damage the engine's main computer. A damaged computer can make the engine stall while you are driving. A service center replaces the windshield and checks the computer, replacing it if it is damaged.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, and find out whether your Highlander's windshield was replaced with a Fujian Wanda aftermarket unit. 2. Contact Wanda customer service at 1-864-281-2760 to arrange service. 3. Have the service center replace the windshield and inspect the engine computer, replacing it if damaged — all free of charge.

Affected vehicles (1)

2018 Toyota Highlander

Who to contact

Toyota — official Toyota recall lookup

Customer service: 1-800-331-4331

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

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Official notice

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Summary: Fujian Wanda Automobile Glass Industry (Wanda) is recalling certain aftermarket Replacement Windshields sold for use in 2014-2018 Toyota Highlander vehicles. The windshields have an attached wire harness that water may leak into, possibly causing damage to the vehicle's Engine Control Module (ECM).
Safety risk: The ECM damage may result in the engine stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Wanda will notify owners, and service centers will replace the windshields, and inspect the ECM for damage, having it replaced, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 29, 2019. Owners may contact Wanda customer service at 1-864-281-2760.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.