The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·17V291000·Announced 2017-05-01

Toyota Recalls 2016-2017 4Runners with Improperly Tightened Roof Rack Fasteners

Gulf States Toyota is recalling 2016-2017 4Runners with TFORCE accessory packages because roof rack fasteners may be improperly tightened, posing a crash risk.

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 structural vehicle defect (roof rack detachment) that increases the risk of a crash, but the source text does not report any injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Gulf States Toyota, Inc. is recalling certain 2016-2017 Toyota 4Runner vehicles equipped with the TFORCE accessory package. The recall addresses a defect where the fasteners for the aftermarket roof rack may have been improperly tightened.

If the roof rack fasteners loosen, the roof rack may detach from the vehicle, which increases the risk of a crash. The recall began on June 15, 2017.

Gulf States will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, tighten the roof rack fasteners free of charge. Owners may contact Gulf States customer service at 1-800-444-1074 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
TOYOTA 4RUNNER
Brand
TOYOTA
Manufacturer
Gulf States Toyota, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — SUV
Hazard
Affected units
1,019

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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