Toyota 4Runner recall: Equipment
Official safety recall 14V828000 published by NHTSA.
High risk
Contact an authorised dealer of the maker. Recall repairs are free of charge.
Affected vehicles
| Vehicle | Model year | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Toyota FJ Cruiser | 2014 | United States |
| Toyota Tacoma | 2014 | United States |
| Toyota Tacoma | 2015 | United States |
| Toyota RAV4 | 2014 | United States |
| Toyota RAV4 | 2015 | United States |
| Toyota Land Cruiser | 2014 | United States |
| Toyota Land Cruiser | 2015 | United States |
| Toyota 4Runner | 2014 | United States |
| Toyota 4Runner | 2015 | United States |
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.
Accessories that detach from a vehicle may result in a vehicle crash and/or personal injury.
The official remedy
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.