NHTSA Recall # | 137657 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 17V763000 |
MFG Compaign # | SET17C |
Manufacturer | Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC |
Supplier | TOYOTA |
Brand | TOYOTA |
Model | 4RUNNER |
Model Year | 2018 |
Component | STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD |
Date of notification | 17/01/18 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 05/12/14 |
End date of manufacturing | 26/10/17 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 29/11/17 |
Report created | 01/12/17 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 431 |
Defect summary | Southeast toyota distributors, llc (set) is recalling certain 2015-2018 toyota 4runner vehicles equipped with an accessory billet grille overlay installed by set or provided by set and installed by set dealers. The u-nut that secures the overlay grille may fracture, allowing the billet grille overlay to detach from the vehicle. |
Consequence summary | If the billet grille overlay detaches while driving, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | Set will notify owners, and dealers will replace the securing u-nuts with upgraded hardware, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin january 26, 2018. Owners may contact set customer service at 1-866-405-4226. Set's number for this recall is set17c. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |