Recall 15V515000: 2010–2015 Toyota 4RUNNER
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Aug 13, 2015
- Vehicles affected
- 2,530
- Models
- 1
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
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.
The risk
Contact with an exhaust tip may result in personal injury.
The fix
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.
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.
Affected vehicles
- 2010 Toyota 4RUNNER
- 2011 Toyota 4RUNNER
- 2012 Toyota 4RUNNER
- 2013 Toyota 4RUNNER
- 2014 Toyota 4RUNNER
- 2015 Toyota 4RUNNER
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 15V515000
- Manufacturer campaign
- SET15D
- Manufacturer
- Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC
- Owner letters
- Sep 22, 2015
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe (Engine)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology