Toyota recall: Equipment
What is wrong
Gulf States Toyota, Inc (Gulf States) is recalling certain 2016-2017 4Runner vehicles equipped with the TFORCE accessory package. The fasteners for the aftermarket roof rack may have been improperly tightened.
What could happen
If the roof rack fasteners loosen, the roof rack may detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Gulf States will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, tighten the roof rack fasteners, free of charge. The recall began June 15, 2017. Owners may contact Gulf States customer service at 1-800-444-1074. Gulf States' number for this recall is 17R1.
Vehicles covered
- Toyota 4Runner 2016–2017
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 17V291000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Gulf States Toyota, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 1, 2017
- Owners notified
- Jun 15, 2017
- Vehicles or items affected
- 1,019
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Mar 9, 2016 to Mar 23, 2017
- Part
- Equipment
- Maker's own recall number
- 17R1
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
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- Toyota recall: Equipment May 4, 2026
- Lexus / Toyota recall: Electrical system Sep 11, 2025
- Toyota recall: Equipment Jul 23, 2024
- Toyota recall: Equipment Oct 12, 2023
- Toyota recall: Equipment Jul 6, 2022
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.