The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·17V763000·Announced 2017-11-29

Toyota Recalls 4Runners With Accessory Grille Overlay Due to Detachment Risk

Toyota is recalling 2015-2018 4Runners with specific accessory grille overlays because a securing nut may fracture, causing the part to detach and create a road hazard.

What this means for you

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 component that may detach and create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. Per the rubric, risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported are classified as High.

Plain-English summary

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Toyota 4Runner vehicles equipped with an accessory Billet Grille Overlay. These vehicles were either installed by SET or provided by SET and installed by SET dealers. The recall addresses a defect where the U-nut that secures the overlay grille may fracture.

If the U-nut fractures, the Billet Grille Overlay may detach from the vehicle. If this occurs while driving, the detached part can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

SET will notify owners, and dealers will replace the securing U-nuts with upgraded hardware free of charge. The recall was expected to begin on January 26, 2018. 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 — SUV
Hazard
Affected units
431

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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