Equipment

NHTSA campaign 17V291000 · announced May 1, 2017 · filed by Gulf States Toyota, Inc. · 1,019 units affected

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.

What to do

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.

Notes

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2016 Toyota 4runner
• 2017 Toyota 4runner

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal or repair advice.