Toyota 4Runner recall: Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe
Official safety recall 15V515000 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 4Runner | 2011 | United States |
| Toyota 4Runner | 2012 | United States |
| Toyota 4Runner | 2013 | United States |
| Toyota 4Runner | 2014 | United States |
| Toyota 4Runner | 2015 | United States |
The problem
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 Toyota 4Runner vehicles manufactured March 29, 2010, to July 30, 2015. The affected vehicles may be equipped with accessory exhaust tips installed by SET or SET dealers that may contact people and possibly burn them while they are standing behind the vehicle.
Contact with an exhaust tip may result in personal injury.
The official remedy
SET will notify owners, and dealers will install a re-designed exhaust tip that is smaller in diameter and is more recessed behind the bumper, free of charge. The recall began on September 22, 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for the recall is SET15D.