Other: labelsRecall 16V-228 · 2015–2016 Toyota 4RUNNER
Gulf States Toyota, Inc. recall 16V-228 covers 844 2015–2016 Toyota 4RUNNER for a other: labels problem, reported to NHTSA on April 20, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q3) shows 93% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V228000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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 1-800-444-1074. Gulf States' number for this recall is 16R2.
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
93%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 57 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from September 22, 2014 to March 23, 2016. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.