TOYOTA 4RUNNER 2018: STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V763000

Make Model Year
TOYOTA 4RUNNER 2018
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

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.

Consequence

If the Billet Grille Overlay detaches while driving, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

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.