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Toyota recalls nearly 40K vehicles over safety issue

Filed: Mar 16, 2026 at 1:07 PM ET
Summary: Transport Canada recalls 39,897 Toyota Highlander vehicles due to seatback recliner manufacturing issues.
WHO: Toyota
WHAT: Vehicle recall due to safety issues with seatbacks
WHEN: Mar 16, 2026 at 12:46 PM ET
WHERE: Canada
WHY: Seatback recliners may not lock in position, posing safety risks
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