TOYOTA 4RUNNER 2017: STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V763000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| TOYOTA | 4RUNNER | 2017 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2018-01-17 | 2017-11-29 | 2017-12-01 |
Production Dates: 2014-12-05 - 2017-10-26
Manufacturers Involved: Toyota Motor Corporation
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SET17C
Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 431
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
If the Billet Grille Overlay detaches while driving, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
