EquipmentRecall 14V-828 · Scion and Toyota vehicles
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC recall 14V-828 covers 3,958 Scion and Toyota vehicles for a equipment problem, reported to NHTSA on December 30, 2014. The manufacturer's latest report (2016 Q2) shows 68% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 14V828000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner, Tacoma, FJ Cruiser, Land Cruiser, RAV4, Scion FRS, and XB vehicles. The affected vehicles may have accessories installed by SET, such as running boards or other items, that were incorrectly installed. The accessory attaching fasteners were not tightened with the proper torque, possibly causing the accessory to detach from the vehicle.
The risk
Accessories that detach from a vehicle may result in a vehicle crash and/or personal injury.
The fix
SET will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the affected bolts, free of charge. The recall began February 23, 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET-14B.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
68%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 141 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from June 1, 2013 to December 17, 2014. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.