Recall Details For: 2015 TOYOTA 4RUNNER
NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER - 17V763000
- RUNNING SEQUENCE NUMBER: 137602
- NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER:17V763000
- VEHICLE/EQUIPMENT MAKE: TOYOTA
- VEHICLE/EQUIPMENT MODEL: 4RUNNER
- MODEL YEAR: 2015
- MFR CAMPAIGN NUMBER : SET17C
- COMPONENT DESCRIPTION: STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
- MANUFACTURER THAT FILED DEFECT/NONCOMPLIANCE REPORT: Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC
- BEGIN DATE OF MANUFACTURING: 20141205
- END DATE OF MANUFACTURING: 20171026
- VEHICLE, EQUIPMENT OR TIRE REPORT: V
- POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 431
- DATE OWNER NOTIFIED BY MFR: 20180117
- RECALL INITIATOR (MFR/OVSC/ODI): MFR
- MANUFACTURERS OF RECALLED VEHICLES/PRODUCTS: Toyota Motor Corporation
- REPORT RECEIVED DATE: 20171129
- RECORD CREATION DATE: 20171201
- REGULATION PART NUMBER:
- FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NUMBER:
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 SUMMARY: 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), or go to www.safercar.gov.
UNIQUE COMPONENT NUMBER: 000079247001981690000000285
