Toyota recall: Structure
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
If the Billet Grille Overlay detaches while driving, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Toyota 4Runner 2015–2018
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 17V763000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Nov 29, 2017
- Owners notified
- Jan 17, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 431
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Dec 5, 2014 to Oct 26, 2017
- Part
- Structure › Body › Hood
- Maker's own recall number
- SET17C
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.
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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.