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- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2015-2018 Toyota 4Runner vehicles fitted with an accessory Billet Grille Overlay, installed by Southeast Toyota Distributors or its dealers, may have a U-nut that secures the overlay fracture. If that happens, the overlay can come loose from the vehicle while you are driving.
A detached grille overlay can become a road hazard for you and other drivers, which raises the risk of a crash.
Southeast Toyota Distributors will notify affected owners. Authorized dealers will replace the securing U-nuts with upgraded hardware at no cost to you. The recall is expected to begin January 26, 2018. You can contact Southeast Toyota Distributors customer service at 1-866-405-4226 (recall number SET17C), and you can check your VIN for open recalls.
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Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Toyota 4 Runner | 2015201620172018 |
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