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Toyota RAV4 Recall 14V828: Equipment

NHTSA campaign 14V828, reported December 30, 2014, 3,958 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 14V828Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC
Component
EQUIPMENT
Problem
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner, Tacoma, FJ Cruiser, Land Cruiser, RAV4, Scion FRS, and XB vehicles. The affected vehicles may have accessories installed by SET, such as running boards or other items, that were incorrectly installed. The accessory attaching fasteners were not tightened with the proper torque, possibly causing the accessory to detach from the vehicle.
Risk
Accessories that detach from a vehicle may result in a vehicle crash and/or personal injury.
Remedy
SET will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the affected bolts, free of charge. The recall began February 23, 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET-14B.
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.

Affected vehicles

Scion FR-S20142015
Scion XB20142015
Toyota 4 Runner20142015
Toyota FJ Cruiser20142015
Toyota Land Cruiser20142015
Toyota RAV420142015
Toyota Tacoma20142015