The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·18V753000·Announced 2018-10-25

Toyota Recalls 4Runners With Incorrect Weight Rating Labels

Southeast Toyota Distributors is recalling 2017-2019 Toyota 4Runners with TRD wheel packages because incorrect weight labels may lead to vehicle overloading.

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 risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, as the incorrect weight rating could lead to overloading and increased crash risk.

Plain-English summary

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Toyota 4Runner vehicles that were modified by SET to be equipped with a TRD wheel package. The recall involves 1,295 vehicles.

The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) on the certification label may be incorrect. This error could result in the vehicle being overloaded, which increases the risk of a crash. These vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

SET will notify owners and mail them corrected certification labels free of charge. The recall began on November 28, 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
1,295

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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