Other: labelsRecall 16V-420 · Scion and Toyota vehicles
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC recall 16V-420 covers 4,253 Scion and Toyota vehicles for a other: labels problem, reported to NHTSA on June 9, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q4) shows 97% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V420000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2016 Toyota Camry and Highlander, 2015-2016 Toyota Tundra, Scion FR-S, and tC vehicles. 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 lead an owner to overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
SET will notify owners, and provide a corrected label for placement over the inaccurate label, free of charge. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226.
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
97%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 145 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from May 6, 2014 to May 13, 2016. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.