The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·15V515000·Announced 2015-08-13

Toyota Recalls 4Runners Due to Accessory Exhaust Tip Burn Risk

Southeast Toyota Distributors is recalling 2010-2015 Toyota 4Runners because accessory exhaust tips may contact people and cause burns.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (burn injury) where the source text does not explicitly state that injuries have been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 Toyota 4Runner vehicles manufactured between March 29, 2010, and July 30, 2015. The recall involves 2,530 vehicles that may be equipped with accessory exhaust tips installed by SET or SET dealers.

The defect is that these accessory exhaust tips may contact people standing behind the vehicle, which could result in personal injury or burns. The recall began on September 22, 2015.

SET will notify owners, and dealers will install a re-designed exhaust tip that is smaller in diameter and more recessed behind the bumper, free of charge. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
TOYOTA 4RUNNER
Brand
TOYOTA
Manufacturer
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Exhaust System
Hazard
Affected units
2,530

Is your product affected?

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

Model numbers (1)

  • 4RUNNER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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