NHTSA Recall 14V828000
NHTSA Campaign Id 14V828000; Date: Dec. 30, 2014
Accessories that detach from a vehicle may result in a vehicle crash and/or personal injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2014 Scion Fr-s; 2015 Scion Fr-s; 2014 Scion XB; 2015 Scion XB; 2014 Toyota 4Runner; 2015 Toyota 4Runner; 2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser; 2015 Toyota FJ Cruiser; 2014 Toyota Land Cruiser; 2015 Toyota Land Cruiser; 2014 Toyota RAV4; 2015 Toyota RAV4; 2014 Toyota Tacoma; 2015 Toyota Tacoma
Component: Equipment
Manufactured by: Southeast Toyota Distributors, Llc
Affected Units:: 3,958
Recall Summary:
Southeast Toyota distributors, LLC (set) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Toyota 4runner, tacoma, fj cruiser, land cruiser, rav4, scion frs, and xb vehicles. The affected vehicles may have accessories installed by set, such as running boards or other items, that were incorrectly installed. The accessory attaching fasteners were not tightened with the proper torque, possibly causing the accessory to detach from the vehicle.
How to Fix:
Set will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the affected bolts, free of charge. The recall began February 23, 2015. Owners may contact set customer service at 1-866-405-4226. Set's number for this recall is set-14b.
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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 23, 2015
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