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Recall 16V-228

Gulf States Toyota, Inc. recalled the 2015 to 2016 Toyota 4RUNNER: Equipment (other, labels).

At a glance

Campaign number
16V-228
Reported
April 20, 2016
Vehicles affected
844 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (Gulf States) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Toyota 4Runner vehicles manufactured September 22, 2014, to March 23, 2016 and equipped with accessories installed by Gulf States. The Load Carrying Capacity Modification Label may not reflect the correct added weight of the installed accessories. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims for Passenger Cars."

The risk

An incorrect label may result in the vehicle being overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Gulf States will notify owners, and dealers will install an accurate label, free of charge. The recall began on June 1, 2016. Owners may contact Gulf States customer service at 1-[removed]. Gulf States' number for this recall is 16R2.

Notes from the manufacturer

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles