EquipmentRecall 17V-291 · 2016–2017 Toyota 4RUNNER
Gulf States Toyota, Inc. recall 17V-291 covers 1,019 2016–2017 Toyota 4RUNNER for a equipment problem, reported to NHTSA on May 1, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q3) shows 67% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V291000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Gulf States Toyota, Inc (Gulf States) is recalling certain 2016-2017 4Runner vehicles equipped with the TFORCE accessory package. The fasteners for the aftermarket roof rack may have been improperly tightened.
The risk
If the roof rack fasteners loosen, the roof rack may detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Gulf States will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, tighten the roof rack fasteners, free of charge. The recall began June 15, 2017. Owners may contact Gulf States customer service at 1-800-444-1074. Gulf States' number for this recall is 17R1.
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
67%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 17 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from March 9, 2016 to March 23, 2017. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.