Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 Toyota 4Runner vehicles
— Recall Campaign #16V577000
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 Toyota 4Runner vehicles manufactured September 3, 2009, to December 1, 2014. The affected vehicles may be equipped with accessory exhaust tips installed by SET or SET dealers that may contact people and possibly burn them while they are standing behind the vehicle.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 425 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
16V577000
| Manufacturer: | Toyota Motor Corporation |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | August 03, 2016 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 16V577000 |
| Units affected: | 425 |
- Description:
- Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 Toyota 4Runner vehicles manufactured September 3, 2009, to December 1, 2014. The affected vehicles may be equipped with accessory exhaust tips installed by SET or SET dealers that may contact people and possibly burn them while they are standing behind the vehicle.
- Consequeces:
- Contact with an exhaust tip may result in personal injury.
- Corrective action:
- SET will notify owners, and dealers will install a re-designed exhaust tip that is smaller in diameter and is more recessed behind the bumper, free of charge. The recall began September 15, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET16D.
- 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.