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- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- Contact with an exhaust tip may result in personal injury.
- Remedy
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Some 2010-2015 Toyota 4Runner vehicles may have accessory exhaust tips installed by Southeast Toyota Distributors or its dealers. These tips can extend far enough to contact people standing behind the vehicle, possibly causing burns.
If your vehicle is affected, the dealer will install a redesigned exhaust tip that is smaller in diameter and sits more recessed behind the bumper. The repair is free of charge. You can contact Southeast Toyota Distributors customer service at 1-866-405-4226 and reference recall number SET16D. You can also check your VIN for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Toyota 4 Runner | 201020112012201320142015 |
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