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NHTSA campaign 17V763000 · announced November 29, 2017 · filed by Southeast Toyota Distributors, Llc · 431 units affected

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.

What to do

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.

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

• 2015 Toyota 4runner
• 2016 Toyota 4runner
• 2017 Toyota 4runner
• 2018 Toyota 4runner

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