Toyota and Scion Recall for Improperly Installed Accessories

Plain-English summary

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 recall involves approximately 3,958 vehicles that may have accessories, such as running boards or other items, installed by SET.

The defect is that the accessory attaching fasteners were not tightened with the proper torque. This improper installation could cause the accessory to detach from the vehicle. Accessories that detach from a vehicle may result in a vehicle crash and/or personal injury.

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. 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.

The recalled product

Product

SCION, TOYOTA XB, RAV4, LAND CRUISER, FJ CRUISER

Brand

SCION

Manufacturer

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC

Category

Vehicle — Accessories

Hazard

• crash
• personal-injury

Affected units

3,958

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Distribution

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