Recall 16V-577
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC recalled the 2010 to 2015 Toyota 4RUNNER: Engine and engine cooling (exhaust system, manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 16V-577
- Reported
- August 3, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- 425 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 Toyota 4Runner vehicles manufactured September 3, 2009, to December 1, 2014. The affected vehicles may be equipped with accessory exhaust tips installed by SET or SET dealers that may contact people and possibly burn them while they are standing behind the vehicle.
The risk
Contact with an exhaust tip may result in personal injury.
The fix
SET will notify owners, and dealers will install a re-designed exhaust tip that is smaller in diameter and is more recessed behind the bumper, free of charge. The recall began September 15, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-[removed]. SET's number for this recall is SET16D.
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
- Toyota 4RUNNER 2010 to 2015