NHTSA Recall 17V763000
NHTSA Campaign Id 17V763000; Date: Nov. 29, 2017
If the billet grille overlay detaches while driving, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2015 Toyota 4Runner; 2016 Toyota 4Runner; 2017 Toyota 4Runner; 2018 Toyota 4Runner
Component: Structure:body:hood
Manufactured by: Southeast Toyota Distributors, Llc
Affected Units:: 431
Recall 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.
How to 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.
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: Jan 17, 2018
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