NHTSA Recall 17V051000
NHTSA Campaign Id 17V051000; Date: Jan. 24, 2017
If a person steps on the corner of the bumper that is damaged, a portion of the bumper may break away, increasing the risk of injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2016 Toyota Tundra; 2017 Toyota Tundra
Component: Structure:body:bumpers
Manufactured by: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Affected Units:: 72,847
Recall Summary:
Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016-2017 tundra vehicles equipped with a resin rear step bumper and resin reinforcement brackets (vehicles with chrome step bumpers are not affected). In the event of an impact to the corner of the bumper, the resin bracket may be damaged but not be noticed.
How to Fix:
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the resin rear bumper reinforcement brackets with steel ones, and replace the rear bumper tread, free of charge. The recall began on may 21, 2017. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is h0c.
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: Apr 21, 2017
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