Body: hoodRecall 17V-763 · 2015–2018 Toyota 4RUNNER
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC recall 17V-763 covers 431 2015–2018 Toyota 4RUNNER for a body: hood problem, reported to NHTSA on November 29, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q4) shows 92% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V763000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Toyota 4Runner vehicles equipped with an accessory Billet Grille Overlay installed by SET or provided by SET and installed by SET dealers. The U-nut that secures the overlay grille may fracture, allowing the Billet Grille Overlay to detach from the vehicle.
The risk
If the Billet Grille Overlay detaches while driving, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
SET will notify owners, and dealers will replace the securing U-nuts with upgraded hardware, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 26, 2018. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET17C.
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
92%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from December 5, 2014 to October 26, 2017. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.