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HighNHTSA·21V963000·Announced 2022-01-12

2022 Toyota 4Runner recalled for inoperable high beam after fog light installation

Southeast Toyota Distributors is recalling certain 2022 Toyota 4Runner vehicles because the driver's side high beam may become inoperable after installation of accessory fog lights. This reduces visibility and increases crash risk.

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: This recall affects a safety-critical lighting function on 78 vehicles. While no injuries or illnesses have been reported, an inoperable high beam materially reduces visibility and increases crash risk. The rubric applies: theoretical hazard without reported harm places this at High (3).

Plain-English summary

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC is recalling certain 2022 Toyota 4Runner vehicles. The driver's side high beam may become inoperable after the installation of accessory fog lights on the affected vehicles.

These vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, which governs lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. An inoperable high beam reduces visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Affected owners can contact Southeast Toyota Distributors customer service at 1-866-405-4226 regarding this recall. Dealers will install an updated wiring harness free of charge. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline is available at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or www.nhtsa.gov.

Owner notification letters were mailed on February 11, 2022. The recall number is SET21A.

The recalled product

Product
2022 TOYOTA 4RUNNER
Brand
TOYOTA
Manufacturer
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Exterior Lighting
Hazard
  • inoperable-headlight
  • visibility-reduction
Affected units
78

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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